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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 
AV Receiver recommends
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 
Transport signal thru mult cables simultaneously?
Thanks, helpful. Do you have any thoughts on the relative importance of break-in for digital vs analog cables, based on theory, experience or other reference? I have read in several threads here about people breaking-in their digital cables, and I... 
Audio Sensibility Statement Digital Cable
Ozzy and Devilboy, so you both have experience with break-in being important for digital cables as well? Trying to figure out how dielectric interacts with high frequency digital signals versus analog signals. Maybe it is even more critical for di...