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Ready For Digital Source...Computer?

I have speakers and amplification all figured out, now I need a source. No vinyl and not concerned with CD's at this point.
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that. 

Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.

Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.

Thanks






high-amp
high-amp OP
508 posts
 
itsjustme - Thanks for all the info!
headphonedreams - & U 2!

The rest...you are the best!

 

 

itsjustme
682 posts
 

BTW, if you choose the Allo, its based on the ESS 9038 chip and therefore has transparent (no truncation errors) digital volume control.  No balance, but voluem contorl. For an all-digital system that has real advantages both in signal chain integrity and money

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audiotroy
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high amp there are no options in the evo line

 

standard model $3500.00

high End model $5,500.00

       Aeon model $7500.00

       the Master $16,000.00

 

and with an Evo you can start wiith a standard

and up-grade it to any of the better sounding models

 

Dace and Troy

Audio Intellect NJ

us importers 432Evo music servers

 

high-amp OP
508 posts
 

audiotroy - Is the EVO a DAC as well?

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mapman
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Usb to dac to hifi is all that is needed to test the waters initially. Cheap and easy just try it and see. I recommend a longer usb wire to keep noisy computer at a safe distance from hifi gear. Cost a few dollars on Amazon. 

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