Apparently, software like Amarra and Puremusic do not work with Windows-based computers. Can you make recommendations for software with a new Windows-based laptop with (Windows 7)?
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
I'm ready to set up a computer audio to stream music from my favorite websites. I'll do ripping and storage later on.
I want to try and stay around $2k for everything and connect it to my stereo rig.
My audio setup is:
Amplifier: Cary A-306(Class D)
Preamplifier: Classe CP 35
Speakers: Mirage OMD-28
Sources: Krell SACD Standard Mk3, Jolida JD 100 modified, Don Allen Marantz Changer
I've done a little research. I'm thinking to get a laptop or Mac Mini--whichever is less complex.
I'm thinking of the mhdt Havana DAC
Can you suggest a reasonably (think good but inexpensive) cable. Which is best, glass toslink, usb or other---I don't know all the jargon...
Please tell me everything I need to purchase to hook it up to my stereo rig.
I want to try and stay around $2k for everything and connect it to my stereo rig.
My audio setup is:
Amplifier: Cary A-306(Class D)
Preamplifier: Classe CP 35
Speakers: Mirage OMD-28
Sources: Krell SACD Standard Mk3, Jolida JD 100 modified, Don Allen Marantz Changer
I've done a little research. I'm thinking to get a laptop or Mac Mini--whichever is less complex.
I'm thinking of the mhdt Havana DAC
Can you suggest a reasonably (think good but inexpensive) cable. Which is best, glass toslink, usb or other---I don't know all the jargon...
Please tell me everything I need to purchase to hook it up to my stereo rig.
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foober is a free program that many like, especially when using ASIO. The user interface is somewhat limited, although there are front ends for foobar. J River Media Center is probably the most popular non-free program. It is very flexible and has very good support for Async USB. Your Streamer II+ will work nicely with J River using WASAPI Event mode, which is a mode meant for async USB. You can download a free 30 trial of J River. Windows Media Player and iTunes are generally not recommended for audiophiles using Windows. I use J River and like both its sound and its flexibility. |
This is something I came across and there is a free trial period. It was designed around classical music as it's so difficult to catalog but I believe it can be used for any kind of music. It's made in Europe but what the heck. Here it is: http://www.musichi.eu/ Good luck. |
I meant to include this site with my earlier post. Just go through his posts and you should find what you need: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/ |
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