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Best Digital Input from PC to DAC

I'm currently using a Kimber USB cable from my PC to my DAC to play FLAC files ripped from my cd collection to a hard drive. Although the results are quite good I'm interested in other Goners experience with USB or alternate input choices using a lap top computer for manipulating music streams. I've found that FUBAR and the free ASIO drivers render the best results in play back.
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musicman07
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Agreed, if money isn't a concern get Steve to hook you up with one of his options and skip all the experimenting. If value is a concern there are lots of cheaper alternatives to keep you busy.
musicman07
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My setup involves a Vista desktop or XP laptop to firewire Focusrite Saffire LE, Paradisea+ NOS DAC with Bendix tube output stage, the non-USB version, a NuForce processor, Gemstone amp, and Selah Audio 5.1 speaker setup. Using FLAC and either Foobar or Media Monkey. Speaker cables are twelve guage wire and homemade, silver series interconnects, stock firewire cable. Various configurations are possible. I've never really got around to a proper home setup since the basement is still not finished.
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