RE: laptop/DAC question

Posted by Goober58 on October 13, 2014 at 19:04:36

In Reply to: laptop/DAC question posted by wayfarer on October 13, 2014 at 15:25:05:

See if you can find a dealer that'll hook your laptop to a DAC up in their shop. Maybe they will let you try one in your own system if you are serious, or maybe they might just let you try one if they like you (either way they could ask you for a CC number before they give you a loaner). Or buy from an internet retailer that offers a 30 day return.

I'm not sure why the USB on your computer wouldn't work well* (others may know why) but if you find it to be the case there may be an audio plug in card compatible with your laptop that'll correct the problem. Maybe not. That's some research for you to do - unless someone around here has first hand experience to guide you.

I built a desktop and the motherboard I selected had a RealTek audio system built on board. Connecting the digital out (not USB) via a 30 ft. cable to a Cambridge Audio DACmagic ($300) quality digital downloads sound as good as a quality LP or CD.

It's at least a starting point.

*ie. be much better than the analog output.

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