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I have a Macbook Pro and a PS Audio Dac. Is it better to use the optical cable from Apple to get the digital signal from the headphone jack of the Macbook, or would it sound better to use the USB cable? Thanks, Matt

I have a Mac BookPro (2011) and plan on getting the PS. Audio DacIII, BUT, how would you suggest I hook it up? Use "XtremeMac XtremeHD Toslink Audio Cable" or Cardas Clear Usb? Playing Flac with pure music software. Thanks, Matt

I am looking to get the best possible sound (with in reason $$) I have narrowed my choices down to the following when it comes to playing my Flac files.. Has anyone AB this---A Mac using pure music or PC using JR Media? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matt

I currently have a Logitech Touch streaming music from my computer. I have the touch hooked-up by toslink to a PS Audio Dac III plugged into a Krell Integrated amp with Martin Logan Vantage speakers. I am looking to "IMPROVE" the Sound Quality and I want to know the best way to go about it. The following is what I came up with so far! A) Use my Macbook Pro with Pure Music software to play my flac files and use a toslink to connect my Mac to Dac? B) Hard wire my Touch to my router. 3) purchase a new music server or Dac? Please help, any info is greatly appreciated. I want the upgrade to also be with in reason$$! Thanks, Matt

Hey guys, I am in the process of ripping my cd collection in Flac files. Many people have told me to use Media Monkey, but recently I have been using WinAmp and the sound from my computer is noticeably better. It also reads almost every file type and has a great interface. Is it just me, or have others noticed the same? Also, why would one use Media Monkey over Winamp? Any thoughts???

OK, about to purchase a laptop to load all my cds on. The spec's for the Sony F series computer look really good. My one question is "How quiet is it?" It has USB 3.0 Optical output eSATA HI-Def 16" screen Intel I7 Hdmi All for around $1200 What you guys think? Matt

Hello, I am looking for a laptop to use as a music server, but one that has the following: Is there such a machine? USB 3.0 Optical ouput room for a ASUS Xonar Essence STX (PCIe) esata Firewire Thanks, Matt

I am looking for a laptop to use as a music server. I like the HP Envy and wanted to know if anyone else is using it? Is it as quite as a mac? I like the fact that I can get it w/ USB 3.0. Thanks,

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Chris, Question If I rip my cd collection in Flac, is there a difference in sound quality between Exact copy and J.River???? Thanks,

Thanks Bill, Very helpful I appreciate the info. Matt

I was going to use Eact Audio Copy to rip. However, I see people are recommending dppoweramp for bit perfect cds? Won't E.A.C give me bit perfect cds?

OK Here Gos, I am going to rip all my cd's (appr. 430)and I want to make sure I do it correctly the first time because I don't want to do it again!! I am using Exact Audio Copy over J. River MC15. I want the best possible sound! I have the settings set at "Best Quality" "PCM" Sample Rate "48000HZ" Sample Size "24bit". IS THIS ALL I need to do? I am not that familar with making bit perfect rips. Thanks, Any info would be greatly apprecaited. Matt

OK, I am a newbie, I am ready to burn all my cd's and I want to do it correctly the first time. I was thinking about using J River Media to Rip all 6oo cd's, but what is the difference between the the default "6" quality rip and the "8"? Would I notice a difference? Or, Should I use Exact Audio Copy to Rip all my music? I only want to do it once. Any info if greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matt

Ok, I need help in choosing a Music Server! I am new to this (please don't laugh) and just when I am about to make my purchase something new pop-up on this forum. I was thinking about getting an HP all in one (which would be great to have the touch screen and does not make much noise) with J River media and Rivermotte so I can use my I-Touch. OR, Do I go with the new Mac mini, Itunes, and Front Row? I would really prefer to go the PC route and use Flac. My current system is a Krell integrated amp, Martin logan Vantage speakers, PSIII Dac. AQny info would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for the best sound, Ease of use/compatibility and resonably priced. Thanks,