i have the squeezebox and love it....yes there are some other situations out there, but the squeezebox offer internet radio, www.radiotime.com, all over the world, new,talk,music..also you can bring in rhasopdy and pandora through the squeezebox network which i enjoy and it is all free. the duet offers a smaller look but the squeezebox is more reasonable...www.slimdevices.com....if your dac has an input from the computer , why not just use the dac and you can get everything i described on the computer anyway...the squeezebox,duet offer remote control which offers easier access . also more info and good product and info on downloading at www.pacific&electriccompany.com ,i think that is it....they offer interesting info...dwhitt
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I have recently purchased a Musical Fidelity KW DM25 transporter and dac. http://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/kw/kwdac_specs.html
One of the reasons for choosing this model, was that it offered a switchable facility for the dac - you can switch between the transport and a spare spdif connection.
I am keen to use computer based audio as well as CDs.
My question is: What is currently thought to provide the best sound quality given my set up?
Option 1: Laptop (I have one spare) with something like an Empiracle Audio USB off-ramp Turbo 2, fed into my DM25? This model is a few years old now.
Option 2: Power supply modded Squeezebox Duet, fed into my DM25?
Option 3: ??? Other ideas ???
I am quite happy to build something, or DIY if needed.
I am also happy not to spend too much cash.
I know that this subject is often covered, but computer gear changes so quickly these days - apologies.
One of the reasons for choosing this model, was that it offered a switchable facility for the dac - you can switch between the transport and a spare spdif connection.
I am keen to use computer based audio as well as CDs.
My question is: What is currently thought to provide the best sound quality given my set up?
Option 1: Laptop (I have one spare) with something like an Empiracle Audio USB off-ramp Turbo 2, fed into my DM25? This model is a few years old now.
Option 2: Power supply modded Squeezebox Duet, fed into my DM25?
Option 3: ??? Other ideas ???
I am quite happy to build something, or DIY if needed.
I am also happy not to spend too much cash.
I know that this subject is often covered, but computer gear changes so quickly these days - apologies.