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Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Thanks Kijanski, so you are saying that asynchronous USB defeats problems with data input and output using the same serial bus? This makes some sense because in my office system that uses an AQ Dragonfly, the external USB drive sounds at least as ... 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Thanks Zd542. Is USB 3.0 input for data from drive also problematic if digital signal out to DAC is via USB 2.0? 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Ok, so if using an external drive for file storage with a PC laptop, and I should avoid using USB for both file delivery to DAC and from drive to laptop/server, what other option do I have, Ethernet? 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Yes will be using USB. 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Thanks all, will check out links provided.kn 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Thanks Michael, I need a separate home computer that will be dedicated for music. My office computer is described simply as example to show I have already had some success with laptop driven audio, admittedly by luck, but it has multiple tasks and... 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Buconero117. Tell me more. I am the boss, so I guess I should fire myself. My IT people are aware of what I am running. Do you have links to some citations we can see that document the threat of iTunes, JRiver and an external drive to PC based net... 
Suggested PC laptop models for computer audio
Laptop fits the current space available better than a separate box. 
Suggest budget CDP to use as transport
OK, I will check out Tascam also. 
Upgrade advice needed
This thread was intense, fast... and over, but I offer one other simple suggestion that came to mind in reading about the OPs situation and the suggestions received. When the NAD preamp section was returned to the loop, I would insert one of your ... 
Suggest budget CDP to use as transport
Thanks for your feedback. CEC and EAD both gone already. Will keep eyes open. Do I take it that Pioneer made good transport mechanisms with well implemented SPDIF output? The Pioneer unit currently for sale lacks remote and seems expensive for wha... 
AV Receiver recommends
OK, how do you like the Marantz? 
AV Receiver recommends
Other posts have answered your questions pretty thoroughly. I would add just a few comments. The Marantz web site claims the SR5010 can handle low impedance loads, so if the CM1s dip much below 8ohms, that may not be a problem. At under 23 lbs and... 
Transport signal thru mult cables simultaneously?
Interesting, as usual Al. Thankskn 
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Thx-333, the CM1s are nice speakers, but not very efficient. I would go for more power to drive them. I doubt 100 watts is produced with 5 channels driven.kn