In Reply to: laptop/DAC question posted by wayfarer on October 13, 2014 at 15:25:05:
I think it depends on the DAC more than the computer, but I could be wrong. I use a Toshiba Satellite P775-57320 laptop with Windows 7 and my ripped CDs sound identical from the laptop as from my CD transport using the same DAC. I had an April Music Stello CDT100 transport and a Stello DA100 signature DAC with USB. I couldn't tell the difference at all. I've since ripped all my CDs to my hard drive and gotten rid of my transport entirely. If I ever need to play a CD, I either rip it to my computer or else use my DVD player. I use Foobar2000 streaming software, which is freeware and I use Exact Audio Copy (EAC) to rip CDs. EAC is also freeware. My advice would be to download Foobar2000 and EAC, and give it try.
Good luck,
John Elison
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