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RE: Can I Get Audiophile Quality Audio From My PC?

IMO, sound quality comes from the DAC you choose. You can download Foobar2000 streaming software for free, which allows you to stream digital out your computer's USB port to a USB DAC. You can buy a USB DAC for as little as $250. Or you can spend as much as you want for a better performing DAC.

I used to have a Windows 7 PC with Foobar2000 as my music server and the sound quality was every bit as good as any CD player. After a year, I switched to an Oppo BDP-105D Blu-ray Disc Player, which doubles as a CD player, SACD player, and a music server. Since my audio system is integrated with my video system, I prefer using my Oppo BDP-105D for audio with my HDTV displaying my audio music files.

Good luck,
John Elison


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