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Need advice on the best input option to DacMagic Plus

post #1 of 3
1/18/12 at 2:22pm
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I am currently using a USB cable from my laptop to DacMagic Plus, but I am convinced that using an optical cable would be better.

As it is a laptop I can't upgrade the internal sound card, but could add an external sound card.

 

However, as this would have to be attached by USB, would this be better than a USB cable straight to the DAC?

 

The DAC is upsampling to 24-bit/384kHz and the USB output from the laptop has been set at 24-bit/96kHz, which is the highest output possible. The output is XLR to my KRKs.

 

If an external sound card would be better, do you have any recommendations? 

I had a look at the creative X-Fi HD (http://uk.store.creative.com/sound-blaster/sound-blaster-x-fi-hd/1-19829.aspx) but wasn't sure if it was applicable.

 

Thanks

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post #2 of 3
1/18/12 at 2:34pm

Connected straight to the laptop is the best option, also you shouldn't upsample set the dac and pc to the music files native bitrate.

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post #3 of 3
1/18/12 at 2:54pm

Welcome to the forum AreOhBeEeAreTea,

 

It would help if you had a search around first.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/560174/dacmagic-question

http://www.head-fi.org/t/514794/dacmagic-question

 

Best wishes.

 

DrDe

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