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help choosing cable pc to dac.

I would like to stream audio from windows 10 pc.I am concerned with the limitations of the pc source.How far should I go up the cable chain ? 18ft run of 3.5mm to rca to dac.I want a good signal without added noise but don't want to waste money either.Can anyone share their experience or make recommendations.?RW
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audioman2015
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Ah okay.  I couldn't find a good cable for your application that was long enough so you may need to just use a good rca cable and a rca to 3.5mm adapter.  May I ask what sound card your pc has?


marktomaras
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Perhaps you can use a usb to Spdif converter and run a single length of RCA.  I used the Musical Fidelity V-Link to this end a while back.  This way you still get USB out, which can be a benefit, and run a good signal through the lone RCA.
mesch
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I use a USB?SPDIF converter with older DACs. The V-link, as suggested by markomaras, can be had inexpensively.  What will you be streaming in way of file type?
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I get little tuner reseption where i live.Just want variety while working around the house, cooking etc.  pc has Realtech High Def.Audio card.I will add gear later for streaming and storage.This is for casual play back only through my 2 channel rig.
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