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FLAK playback from my computer
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Posted on August 9, 2016 at 11:55:28 | ||
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I'm new to the computer audio forum; consequently, what I'm asking may seem pretty elementary. I've ripped a number of CDs to my computer in FLAC format. Is there a "best way" to play back a CD? Right now, I'm using the Windows Media Player, and I've connected a cable from my computer headphone jack to the speaker input (Audioengine A5+). Yeah, it works, but the sound quality is nothing to rave about. |
RE: FLAC playback from my computer, posted on August 9, 2016 at 12:29:42 | |
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What "we" do most of the time is using the computer as a transport. Take an external USB DAC and connect it to a decent stereo system. You might try media players allowing you to use WASAPI or ASIO but in your case I recommend to improve on the hardware first. http://www.thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/USB_DAC.htm The Well Tempered Computer |
RE: FLAK playback from my computer, posted on August 9, 2016 at 19:02:49 | |
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So I'm assuming you're asking about the best way to play your FLAC CD rips, not the original CD I assume. First, try using the line level audio output from your computer rather than headphone out to your A5+ as available. That might be better. Download foobar and give that a try for playback. You might also want to look at JRiver as another common piece of software used to build music libraries and streaming needs... Many ways to get the job done. Ultimately as Roseval says, you'll need to upgrade the hardware with outboard DAC, better speaker/amp etc. for hi-fi purposes which is what we're mostly discussing here. The A5+ is a great speaker for computer workstation purposes. ------- Archimago's Musings: A 'more objective' audiophile blog. |