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Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
Given that you have music as AIFF files, is your laptop a MAC? 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
There is a MicroMega ($130) and a Music Hall DAC ($250) for sale now. Both having the inputs you need.  You might also check out Schiit Audio web site. They make several DACs all considered very good for the money. Once again, good luck! 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
You will need a DAC, a digital to analog converter. These can be bought having optical, coax, and USB inputs. Therefore a single DAC can serve several selectable digital inputs and output to a single line level input on the NAD326BEE. I believe ha... 
Turn table for my kid???
Audio Technica makes a PL120, which is a serious improvement over the PL60. I have a friend that owns the PL120. Seems like a well made table for the asking price ~$250.  Comes with AT95E cartridge. Has a built in phonostage which can be switched ... 
Turn table for my kid???
Having a common interest with your child, priceless. That said i must ask: What is your budget for TT and phonostage? As a start I suggest you look online at Needle Doctor and Music Direct for their offerings. There are budget TTs that have phonos... 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
In the new line the C 338 may be of interest to you. It is a Class D amplifier. I don't know if it has been released yet so has not had the exposure that the C 326BEE has. It has 4 digital inputs, WiFi and Bluetooth inputs, and 3 analog inputs wit... 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
The C326BEE lacks internal Bluetooth. They often come up used or as refurbished here on AG. A separate bluetooth receiver could be attached to a line level input.  That said there are integrateds with internal bluetooth. NAD has a new line of inte... 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
I should add that the NAD326BEE has the inputs you will need. Five line level (one with 3.5 mm) and a tape monitor loop. 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
First you must decide if you want to build a 2 channel system or want a multichannel one. Often this decision is based on usage, music vs. movie. I have found that a 2 channel system works fine to augment audio for video. I stay focused toward the... 
Securing Monitors to a stand
I use Blue tack, also used flat bungee cords long enough to run from bottom of stand over top of speaker. As donjr pointed out, Blue tac can disrupt veneer.  
Need Help with Subwoofer Choice
I am also interested in the JL e110. Please let us know what you think. Thanks!  
Your first component that was "special"
My special component was a complete system, purchased in 1970 while stationed in the Navy on Okinawa. Purchased all in same day.Dual 1219 turntable,Sure V15 type II or III, (can't remember),Sansui AU555 integrated amplifier,Pioneer 63DX speakers.R... 
Can I use my SSP's DAC instead of external DAC with Mac Mini?
So the micro-optical headphone jack outputs SPDIF.  I guess I missed that point. Sorry for my confusion.   
*****Merry Christmas Everyone*****
Yes, Merry Christmas to you and to all!  And thanks for the primer saki! 
Can I use my SSP's DAC instead of external DAC with Mac Mini?
Forgot to add, wishing you the best with whatever route you chose.Merry Christmas.