Tieu Ngao
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Oppo Sonica DAC coming Fall 2016
Tieu Ngao replied to cordobaman's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Hope it's NOT made in China! -
Upgrading my music server...Recommendations welcome
Tieu Ngao replied to krelldog's topic in Music Servers
Sounds good. Thanks. -
Upgrading my music server...Recommendations welcome
Tieu Ngao replied to krelldog's topic in Music Servers
I probably stay with my laptop for now. I think my next step is to replace the DAC with the new version Moni 2 Uber, and then, maybe, the Wyrd (Shiit Audio) or Uptone Audio GEN to improve the USB port. I've read some good reviews about Ras Pi3 but I guess in this case I also need a case and some interface? Thanks for the inputs from all of you. I'm new in this area (computer audiophile) even though I've been interested in the fields of computer and audiophile for 30 years. -
Upgrading my music server...Recommendations welcome
Tieu Ngao replied to krelldog's topic in Music Servers
I'm in the same boat! I use an old laptop with a spare external hard drive (no cost) where I store my music collection in FLAC format. The dedicated laptop is connected with $100 USB DAC (Shiit Audio) and the signal goes to a Marantz receiver + Anthem amp + Martin Logan ESL speakers. Besides the DAC I wonder if there's anything else I can do to upgrade the system without spending $K. Some member here suggested a Ras Pi3 without explaining how it should be connected to the existing system.