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Is computer audio a bust?

In recent months, I have had several audio acquaintances return to CDPs claiming improved SQ versus their highly optimized computer transports (SS drives, external power supplies, etc, etc).

I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?

I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.

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williewonka
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I'm with ghost house - sound is excellent once you get the kinks worked
out - which is no different from any other source.
- It took me much longer to get my turntable to a point I was happy.

iMac - dh labs USB - schiit Bifrost DAC - Essence gZero6 IC - Naim amp

I use iTunes for library control with Audirvana to bypass crappy apple
software and Retune to control iTunes from my Droid tablet

Plays every sample rate up to and including 24/192

I've found that the superior sound engineering on many high sample rate
tracks provides for a much better quality recording without the premium
price that some "quality" CD's cost $$$- you gotta like that :-)

Go back to a CD player ? - Not for this puppy :-)

Regards
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