Forum: Digital

Hello, I've been searching, but still confused. Can anybody tell me what's the best route (on a budget) for using my computer as the audio source? TOSlink off the motherboard sound card? Or off the soundblaster card? Does it even matter - won't my preamp's dac do the d/a work in that case?...

http://www.belcantodesign.com/Belcanto_REFLink.html I have it now in my system, and let me tell you that I did not expect what I am listening. It really makes your computer sound a way to go!. Happy listening!

Thinking of getting this unit along with a NAS system. What I most like about it over other digital file players: Looks like a regular piece of stereo equipment in standard width. Don't need to boot up a computer to play music right away. It doesn't seem like there are that many other...

good morning MLO, As the title suggest, what happened to sonos? a few years back they were the market leader for streaming, but now they seem to have taken a step back. they seem more concerned about their speakers and sub than moving forwward into streaming. their device does not stream...

Hola. I am using the new Ulink from Bel Canto to convert the USB signal from my MacMini to coax cable to my M DAC and now I can play my high resolution CDs. I can now have the full potential of the AudioLabs M DAC. The sound is superb! Very nice indeed. Great soundstage, great air between...

Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a new software update for the Olive 04HD (4.1.9). Actually, all of the current Olive models have this available. It was released 02/06/12. :musicnote:

Hi all, What is the general consensud about HDMI vs USB from a computer to a dac for audio only purposes. It seems to me that many new dacs coming onto the market have both HDMI and usb inputs as well as the common toslnk,spiff such as linn systems, oppo and nad dacs. Is there any advantages...

I'm considering a Dac or Oppo BDP 95 as the next step in upgrades. I'm running with Vistas, Depth i and a Denon 2807, bi amped and a Denon DVD 1730. Denon said that the Dac in the 2807 was cutting edge 7 years ago and that the newer Dac's spec out better but don't sound better, because the...

my new imac just arrived today and i am wondering what the best cd ripper is to rip lossless files played in squeezebox. i have used db poweramp before. what is the best one on the mac side? thanks! gordon

Not too long ago I got my hands on a used Oppo BDP83. I bought it for blu-ray capabilities for the most part and the reputed cd playback superiority as an added bonus, if real. After using the right inputs in my processor and doing a same cd syncronized in both cd players comparo, the Oppo does do...

Hello guys, I am a user of a DAC by Benchmark. I am reading a lot of the new M DAC by AudioLab. Does anybody of you had listened or is using it in your system? I just had first experience with this DAC, and I am very impressed. I am taking it to my place and will do a serious listen. Please tell...

hi all, i have all my cd collection in itunes ripped in either aiff or alac and just wondering if using the apple tv (which is connected to my anthem receiver via hdmi) as a music streamer would not do the theos justice. i kind of feel that it won t as it s only $100, but on the other hand i...

I have a pair of Martin Logan Ascents that I power with a Crown K1 amp and an SAS Audio Labs 10a tube pre-amp. I know the weak link in my system is my CD player - a Sony 400 disc changer. I'm considering an Olive music server, or possibly getting someone to build a good music server for me. Any...

Just got my Squeezebox Touch in the loop this morning. I am completely amazed with the s/q straight out of the box. Listenining to Medival music from an Italian station, cant get over at what I missed after all these years. Got to look into how to tweak this thing...;) Any users out there...