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USB audio out and Separate Touch Screen LCD

Hi Cics and fellow inmates

I am planning to make a cMP transport & would appreciate your thoughts please. I want to use USB for audio output as I have USB to I2S converter in my dac. Hence by definition I will avoid spdif and also wont have to use a pci soundcard. Would doing that affect sound quality even if I use a dedicated usb port on the mobo? Obviously the touch screen will have to share the other usb port with other devices.

Also, I like the idea of having a touch screen close to me while listening. Of course I will have to run a 5 mtr usb cable from touch screen to the case.

I am starting with a blank piece of paper & hence am flexible about the whole setup. Touch screen, case recommendations etc etc. Is Zalman HD160 a comaparable case as re cooling etc (HD160+ plus wont fit on my stack)? Please let me know what you guys/gals think.

Best regards

Fib


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