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Help - Internet radio from PC to stereo receiver

I have a Magnum Dynalab MD-102 tuner which I feed from a top quality rooftop antenna. I have enjoyed many hours of FM stereo music with my setup.

Sadly to say, I am moving to Myrtle Beach, SC where there are few good jazz stations. Here is my question: I find that can still get some of my favorite stations on their internet feed in SC with broadband. I have a Dell PC with two stick speakers and a sub. While the sound is listenable, I would like to get the best possible 2 channel reception.

Would it be worth it to purchase a Terratec Aureon 7.1 Firewire (or equivalent) to connect to my high-end stereo gear or would I still be limited by the quality of the internet broadcast signal, making it not worth the expense. I really don't know if that signal can be improved upon or if it is compressed, etc.

Thanks for any suggestions or hints from experienced people.
I am not an expert on PCs, but this issue is very important to me. Thanks again.

Alan
deacon114
bbaxley2
141 posts
 
i live in myrtle beach and jazz is hard to find,although we have a nice jazz club.charleston has a nice one you should pull in with the right stuff.i took a 1/4 plug to rca stereo plug from my comp and ran interconnects to my pre its ok for a get by.the cable company has jazz channels on the cable box and i ran the digital out to my dac, much better than pc.. no comercials also.contact me when you get here and i will help barry
jdcrox
119 posts
 
If your preamp has digital inputs, you can get a sound card for $30 or so with digital outputs. This works very well, I have done it for years.
John
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
If you want to do this on the cheap, I would recommend the Edirol UA-25 USB to S/PDIF converter or the M-Audio Transit. Both are stock with Toslink out, but you can use a glass fiber cable.

If you want to go wireless, then the apple.com AirPort Express.
deacon114 OP
1 posts
 
Thanks guys for the nice responses. Yes,I tried with the mini to my stereo input with a cable and I am NOT impressed, especially after listening to FM off-air music
with my Magnum Dynalab. Bbaxley2 - Good idea on the cable TV hookup as I intend to have RoadRunner broadband. Thanks and I will contact you in a couple months from Myrtle Beach.
Looking forward to going. Retired and don't need snow.

Thanks, Alan
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