Goodsounds;445857 Wrote: > I think USB DACS are purchased by people who know more about computers > than about music/sound. Someone who "knows nothing" about PCs just uses > it as is, and doesn't tinker, add or subtract. People of my generation > who are "afraid of computers" don't use them to play music, and rarely > listen to music when using one.
I disagree. I see _many_ threads in audiophile forums that begin something like: "Ok, I'm ready to try out this computer audio thing, where do I start?" These aren't people who will be downloading MP3s from the Apple Store. These are people looking #1 for good sound. Many of them are genuinely surprised by the other aspects of computer-based music: the convenience, random play, smart playlists, online music services that let them discover new artists and music. These people are often directed to the Squeezebox, Sonos, or some high end servers like those from Linn or Cambridge, but many are directed by other audiophiles toward USB DACs. A Mac Mini and a USB DAC is a common setup. The Mac Mini can be quiet enough to reside in the listening room. Use iTunes, which is simple enough for almost anyone, attach some audiophile-recommended USB DAC and you're off and running. -- JJZolx Jim ------------------------------------------------------------------------ JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66342 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
