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First Foray into Internet Radio

While I play my music from Bryston BDP-1 digital music player to PS Audio PWD MKII DAC, it does not stream so I need a different approach to try Internet radio.

I was thinking of using a netbook or laptop and locating the Internet radio station, and simply running a USB cable from either directly into DAC (which of course has USB capability). I have decent wireless service in my home.

Is there any reason this approach would not work? If so, what must I do to get it to work?

Thanks.

Neal
nglazer
pmotz
412 posts
 
USB should work good, just keep the length as short as you can and no more than 5m. If you don't have a USB cable to try get a Belkin Gold in the appropriate length. It's a good low priced starter. Your call if you want to spend more (probably a lot more) for better sound.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Using the RCA output from a PC puts you at the mercy of the quality of its DAC and analog output stage. Your best bet is to use some type of digital connection: USB, TOSLINK, Coax, etc. This will allow you to pass a digital signal into your DAC to make use of its superior conversion capabilities...

-RW-
austinbob
235 posts
 
Actually, the BDP-1 will stream. Not intuitive, certainly, but if you have the most current software, you can choose a internet radio station. Or you can go USB from your computer to the BDP-1.
mesch
3,476 posts
 
I believe that internet radio stream MP3 quality files. AM I right on this? Either way I agree with RW. You have a great DAC, use it.
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