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Is computer audio a bust?

In recent months, I have had several audio acquaintances return to CDPs claiming improved SQ versus their highly optimized computer transports (SS drives, external power supplies, etc, etc).

I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?

I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.

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audiolabyrinth
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Agreed!, Thankyou Guidocorona, you are a gentleman.
guidocorona
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Thank you guys... I do in fact chuckle at my own audiophrenic scribblings every day of the week... Pepto-bismol anyone? ... Heard it does wonders when one feels a little corrosively inclined *grins!*
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Grins!, yes, this hobby needs more good humor, after all, they are just mere stereo systems, or are they?, LOL!
agear OP
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Humor is a balm, yes, but so is logic. :/

07-23-14: Onhwy61
Audiolabyrinth, you're becoming overwrought and approaching troll like comments. You're just another person with a profound tweak. It speaks for itself.
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For those not in the know, the definition of troll taken from the Urban dictionary is:

07-23-14: Onhwy61
Audiolabyrinth, you're becoming overwrought and approaching troll like comments. You're just another person with a profound tweak. It speaks for itself.
Onhwy61 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

So, one last time:

labyrinth, what does your system consist of? What % of expenditure do your cables comprise? I do agree that cables can have a major impact on a system, but the impact can vary based on other variables such as noise floor.
agear OP
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Oops. Here is the definition from Urban dictionary:


troll
One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument
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