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In Reply to: Yes, but only if you build it from scratch and tweak it for two years or more..... posted by AbeCollins on November 20, 2014 at 11:26:32:
There is so much information about prepping a generic computer for music service that it is hard to wade through it. That being said, I agree with Abe, a moderately set up PC/MAC USB throught a good DAC and music system can produce quite good sound.
1) you can majoryly tweak the PC/MAC
- good playback software, allowing memory play
- use SSD only (consider having the music on a NAS)
- eliminating some unnecessary services
- an improved USB 2.0 output card can be very helpful
2) you can pay a lot for the USB cable if you want
- most the difference will be in separating or eliminating the 5v power wire, which is not needed by a self powered DAC
3) the DAC and AMP/Speakers will still make the most difference in the sound.
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Follow Ups
- RE: Yes, but only if you build it from scratch and tweak it for two years or more..... - Bones13 11:48:21 11/20/14 (3)
- quite good sound - fmak 09:31:14 11/22/14 (2)
- RE: quite good sound - Old Listener 18:01:49 11/23/14 (0)
- RE: quite good sound - AbeCollins 13:23:27 11/23/14 (0)
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