Sure, I just want to understand better where each processing happens. Here is how I understand: Computer software decompress MP3 file and sends it to operating system driver. Probably uses some library like LAME. With and digital output, DAC will convert the computer commands to a PCM...

I want to improve the sound quality of the mp3 songs I play in my computer. I want to be able to connect the computer to my receiver and to a couple of desktop active monitors. It should be play to both outputs simultaneously. I'm thinking to buy a DAC, and the M-Audio Super Dac looks like a...