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Headphone Rig for PC?

I just downloaded some 24/96 albums from HDtracks and am thinking about the possibility of a nice headphone setup to play them and others off my PC. I am new to this, so what exactly am I going to need, and does anyone have any Sub-$1000 system suggestions? I am running a Vista OS.

Thanks,
Rocky
rrekstad
danlib1
819 posts
 
Dennis is right. Of course in this hobby you can always spend more money if you wish, but I think the Benchmark is an excellent solution with a PC.

Have fun!
rrekstad OP
45 posts
 
That's kind of where I was leaning but I wasn't sure if an additional headphone amp would be necessary. How about the digital connection? I have a silver serpent digital coax, will that suffice?
danlib1
819 posts
 
I'd just run USB straight to the dac if I were you.
rrekstad OP
45 posts
 
Any significant differences in USB cables?
shazam
205 posts
 
Kimber makes a great USB cable for about $50. You'll have to spend substantially more ($400) to get much better.
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