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Is computer audio a bust?

In recent months, I have had several audio acquaintances return to CDPs claiming improved SQ versus their highly optimized computer transports (SS drives, external power supplies, etc, etc).

I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?

I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.

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agear OP
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If you do not believe me, research all that you can about the Tara Labs Zero Gold with HFX grounding station and get back to me, likly, your tone will change with inverasment!

Grounding does indeed make a difference. I have some of Mosaic Audio's (aka Dale Pitcher from Intuitive Design and Essence) reference cables and they have a grounding element as well. Tripoint audio has opened a lot of eyeballs in reference to grounding. It think it is particularly efficacious in regards to digital. That and power filtering whether it be batteries or a dedicated conditioner....
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Agear, mmmm, that was some enjoyable posts, I can learn from you,I am being honest here, education is always the answer to all questions, what I learn, I may be able to share with others in this hobby, Would be nice to be an asset to many others in our hobby of extreme audio, thankyou, happy listening
agear OP
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labyrinth, your mad ramblings about Tara Labs would be better received in Asia. Spend some time on the Audioexotics site and you will see. That audio community always seems to be chasing the lunatic fringe (where cost is no object). Sadly, we in the US have become coupon cutters and deal seekers. Its just where the economy is. They are going up and we are going down.
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Agear, come on, I know better than that, I know many audiophiles that do not talk on the audiogon forums because they do not want to be bashed for what they own, I was warned about talking about some of my equipment, Agear, I'm a guppie compaired to some people I talk to with super systems right here in the u.s.a., and I know you are kidding anyway, cheers.
agear OP
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Another way to ask the central question of the thread is "what takes computer audio over the top as a source"? What single tweak relegated your turntable to the sidelines?
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