Audio PC

Thanks @lalitk ,

But tonight I got a message that the compact power supply I ordered is cancelled because it became "out of stock". I was initially disappointed a bit. But then I thought - things happen for good. So now I will look to use a Linear Power Supply to power up the PC. Also will go with a ATX mothernoard instead of micro-ATX motherboard. The goal is to use a Nano160 PSU (DC-DC) and power it with a Linear Power Supply. So the build is going to take some time to start.

Was looking into linear power supplies, but came across this:

AUDIO MYTH - "SWITCHING POWER SUPPLIES ARE NOISY"

Any thoughts, based on experiences?

danager,

If you haven't already purchased a MB I would suggest you get one with as many M2 slots as possible.  They vary from 1 to 4.  The PC world is moving away from the traditional hard disk and moving toward solid state and this will future-proof your build.

@danager , @lalitk ,

I have successfully built the Audio Server to replace my aging laptop. I replaced the laptop with the server this past weekend. I have no idea how much of a profound effect a server has on the audio system. I used to think that the DAC would be more important than the server. But this has opened up my eyes (or rather ears). For now all I will say is that it is like going from a 1999 Honda Civic to a 2022 BMW 5 Series.

I am so thrilled with this build that I have set a goal to create a separate system page specifically for the the server build so that it encourages others to see how easy it is and how they can improve the sound of their system drastically. I will be including all the components and the pictures of each stage. I hope to get this done in the next couple of weeks.

@milpai 

Congratulations on your new server! We want details :-)

I can’t wait to learn more about it, can you please post a picture in your existing system?