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Apple vs PC for Music System

I'm pretty familiar with XP owning both a desktop and laptop. But I want to put together a similar system to the Apple TV Setup featured in the Absolute Sound and PS Audio.

However when looking at PCs at a local store they had a windows media computer that looked really interestesting that I'm considering purchasing for just audio into my Levinson DAC. I was told I could use an iPod Touch to control this system just like I could an Apple TV.
Also this system included a BluRay Disc drive. The setup looked very cool and very hi tech.

So to do this system right, should I stick with Apple only like the Absolute Sound or a combo of Apple w/PC to do the ripping, or all PC with Sata drives like the computer store would customize for me w/I-Tunes/iPod running the show?
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jpod
59 posts
 
Dnewhous

I'm relatively new to PC audio and HTPC and trying to keep up with you guys.

Are you saying that the Prelude sound card (and its' op amps} is the superior choice for 2 channel PC audio in general (ie better than outboard DACs or reclockers etc.) or that the prelude is the best choice for an HTPC?

JPO
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dnewhous
68 posts
 
The Prelude will not beat outboard DACs and the like. It's the best for HTPC.
jpod
59 posts
 
Dnewhous,
Thanks.
JPO
wavelength
3 posts
 
Guys,

Your missing the point... 93% of all recording studio's use MAC's for a reason. They sound better... ask any of my now converted dealers. They were all PC before, now none of them are!

Also 7 minutes out of the box and your up and running. So far the fastest I have been able to get a PC to anywhere near that preformance was a couple of hours.

Thanks
Gordon
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
Matter of opinion I suppose, I've already compared a Mac to my PC system last year at home. I for one prefer PC. More software and flexibilty for my needs..different strokes for different folks...nothing wrong with that.
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