Thanks for explaining that and that makes my waffle of the previous post absolutely surplus to requirements in this discussion.
I love Arcam stuff > On 7 Apr 2016, at 11:02 PM, Walter <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi. I use an Arcam usb dac, that's the only connection between my PC and > amplifier. My interconnects are all high end. I'm sure it has something to > do with the USB 3.1 ports. by the way, I'm not complaining, I'm delighted. > Walter. > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: 07 April 2016 13:32 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: improved sound quality, wonder why? > > Are you using the built-in sound system on the Mother Board? New board new > sound chip more than likely. > > My Windows desktop computer is 4 years old and I have to admit that the > Bilt-in Realtek Sound device - particularly with Windows 7 and up - sounds > very nice and records well. > > Corus I’m probably clutching at straws regarding your Sound quality > difference, I’m just guessing and assuming you’re using a built-in sound > device, use an external USB Sound device and you’ll probably notice even more > difference. > > Other factors may come into play of course, you say the power supply was > replaced? Well it could be possible that the previous power supply you had > had some faults, was under powering the computer in some way thus the sound > quality could have been degraded. > > No difference in the sound between MP3 320K and HD Audio files? Well you > probably won’t pick any difference from a built-in sound card but if you have > a dedicated DAC or other system for HD stuff then you certainly should notice > the difference. > > >> On 7 Apr 2016, at 10:22 PM, Walter <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi folks. a couple of months back my PC had a power supply problem and >> also required a new mother board. Trying to find out the trouble took a bit >> of time as my computer guy ordered the parts and they went missing and he >> had to re-order. The whole thing took around 5 weeks before I could get my >> PC up and running again. When I did and played some music through my hi-Fi >> I was astonished to hear the sound reproduction had dramatically improved, >> and I don't just mean a little, it is a huge improvement. My computer guy >> was here this morning for another matter not concerning my PC but another >> computer I have but I asked his opinion on the improved sound quality. He >> noticed it right away and felt that although I was playing mp3 tracks at >> 320kbs, he said it sounded identical to the hd sound on his music tracks, he >> buys hd definition tracks. I was wondering just why the difference from >> before and now? Everything is the same, my sound set up has not changed in >> any way. The only thing that has changed is the power supply and the >> motherboard. I can't see the power supply impacting on sound quality but >> the mother board is different. The old one was a Gigabite but the new one >> is Msi? or is it IMS, I really can't remember but whereas the old >> motherboard had usb 3 ports, this one has usb 3.1. I'm wondering if this is >> what is making the difference. Do any of you use usb3.1 ports and if so, >> has it made a difference to your sound quality? That is the only thing I >> can think of that would make a difference. Opinions welcome. Walter. >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >> >> > > ********** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
