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  1. Hello all. I'm using HDMI to stream PCM 5.1 from my HTPC to my surround sound processor. Every time sound starts to play, it takes a second or so to lock on and I lose some of the beginning of the audio. Is there a way to keep the signal locked on at all times? I'm using Windows 8. Thanks all, Jason
  2. Hello all. I put together a 4.0/4.2 system approximately 2 years ago and it is serving me quite well. However, in the past two years my entire setup has migrated from miscellaneous components being plugged into my pre/processor to the point where now I have everything originating from my HTPC with only one optical connection to my pre/processor. I currently have a Cary Cinema 11 (not the 11a) which has optical inputs (no HDMI). As such, I can't get Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, etc. I was contemplating getting rid of the receiver and instead getting a high end sound card instead. I was contemplating the Asus Essence ST with add-on card for 7.1 support. The DAC's seems comparable. I have a very high quality power supply. I plan on doing some custom shielding around the components to minimize noise. It seems like with everyone I ask is resistant to giving up the receiver in their setup. Has anyone made this sort of switch? Any pro's or con's worth sharing? Thanks all and Happy New Year! -Jason
  3. Thanks for the response. I should have clarified what I was looking for. All of my music listening is 2 channel. All of my surround sound use would be for movies and some gaming. If there were some way I could replace my current usb dac with a 5.1 device (whether it be a surround sound processor or whatever will do the job) that will allow me to integrate my HTPC setup. I was thinking of two possible schemes: Scheme A: A surround sound processor that has inputs for my HTPC & XBOX that will not compromise on 2 channel audio quality. I was told there are some SSP's that have a good reputation as far as 2 channel audio goes. Scheme B: A high quality sound card with spdif in that I could use to output to my 5.1 system AND then take the spdif out from my tv to get my TV & XBOX sound via the soundcard (HTPC is always on). Scheme B seems harder to pull off but I don't know if there are any SSP's that are good for music. I can't seem to find any info regarding this anywhere.
  4. Hello all, this is my first post here. Seems like there's a wealth of info here! Anyway, I have an HRT Music Streamer II for my current DAC that I use with my current 2.1 setup (Magnepan 1.7's w/ Velodyne DD-12 sub). I'm looking to step this setup up to a 5.1 (or more) setup in the future. I am pretty pleased with the sound quality of the Music Streamer II, albeit it's my first DAC in the realm of "quality" DAC's. I was looking to get a 5.1 PCI card or usb interface that would match or better the sound quality of the HRT MS II. Is there any card that someone could recommend that would work for this purpose? Do these cards handle all of you bass management? Is there something available that would allow me to run a S/PDIF in from say, an xbox, just to integrate my entire HT setup? I should mention, 90% of my usage is for 2 channel music so I really don't want to compromise on that aspect. Thanks in advance!! -Jason
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