computers for cleo and other questions

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Hi. Am looking at going to put all my CDs on a computer and use a USB-DAC to send music to my preamp.

I am planning to buy a computer that will exclusively be for music, but need to try and keep the cost down without sacrificing quietness and perfect streaming.

I use Macs both at home and in my office, but I think I read that Cleo only works with PCs? If so, what PCs would you recommend? What types of hard drives, etc.

Also, will Cleo automatically correctly sample whatever resolution file I am playing? I read the Stereophile review of the Ayre and the reviewer said he had to manually change settings ever time he played a file with a different resolution.

Finally, I would think I'd want internet access to download hi-rez files, and digitally purchased music, but I think I saw a post by Thorsten saying WIFI was way bad for streaming music. Did I really see that? What is the work-around?

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Topic - computers for cleo and other questions - EZ_Angus 14:53:55 07/11/10 (1)

RE: computers for cleo and other questions - Thorsten 10:24:47 07/13/10 (0)

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