@maynardewm The “noise” from your very noisy computer absolutely transfers to the digital signal through the USB cable. You won’t hear “noise” per se from your computer, but when the digital hash is removed by using a better streamer built specifically to minimize noise in a streaming signal you’ll immediately hear what you’ve been missing by using your MacBook as a source. If you doubt me, there’s virtually no one on this entire site who’d choose a laptop as a source over a dedicated audio streamer, and it’s not a close call. Likewise, nobody here who’s interested in better streaming performance uses a computer, and the only ones who do typically use a heavily-modified computer that’s used only for audio and not for running any other programs that contribute to adding noise to the digital signal. Like I said, just try a dedicated audio streamer and see what you think. You won’t go back. Also, SPDIF and AES/EBU digital cables are generally preferred over Toslink. If you want to try an excellent one that’ll very likely blow your Toslink cable outta the water buy this used cable (I own it BTW and it was a revelation), and if you’re not thrilled you can just return it as I think the very reputable seller has a 14-day return policy.
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