Explain Digital Basics to an Analog person


I don't understand the pieces of a Digital system. However, I would like to build one. What components do I need?

Goals
Record hi-resolution digital from LPs.
Play CDs (Redbook, SACDs)
Play hi-resolution digital files from a computer through my stereo.
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Showing 1 response by chayro

I'm not a digital person either, but if you want something to accomplish most of your goals on a budget, which is what it seems, why not just buy an OPPO for about $1100, which will allow you to play every disc format, and play your computer stuff through its digital inputs. Then you need a USB phono stage to allow you to record LPs to your computer. That's the cheap way. Frankly though, unless you go the route Steve recommends, I don't think your results will equal your very nice turntable. Good computer digital costs good money. Personally, I would just play your records and buy a very nice CD player. Computer audio just seems like a lot of work, IMO.