I would recommend an USB Interface and a USB isolator. I use a Schiit Wyrd ($99) to isolate the USB signal from a noisy computer port and then a Gustard U12 ($160) to convert to spdif. The Gustard has dual TXCO to minimize jitter and it sounds fantastic.
Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard
Hey everyone, I'm using my computer as a source of music. I'm really happy with the sound. Just wondering if it will be worth it to buy a higher end sound card. What do you guys think?
Rig: Running an Asus X99 Pro Motherboard. Using a 6 meter long Audioquest toslink cable from motherboard to Musical Fidelity V90 DAC, to Parasound JC2 Preamp, to a Parasound A21 amp, and finally, to Von Schweikert V4.5 speakers.
Rig: Running an Asus X99 Pro Motherboard. Using a 6 meter long Audioquest toslink cable from motherboard to Musical Fidelity V90 DAC, to Parasound JC2 Preamp, to a Parasound A21 amp, and finally, to Von Schweikert V4.5 speakers.
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