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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hi There Great to hear from you again. No you will be pleased to hear I have spent no money on USB cables! after the disaster with the LOCUS DESIGN POLESTAR  will never even contemplate spending that kind of money again.. I was only thinking of maybe the BELKIN GOLD USB as folk felt it was...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Good Day Prog Rock Man...   Job Done no more messing..Followed your advcie went ro Firestone Europe site and purchased the DAC& PS Must thank you so very much for all the help & advice..very much appreciated;   With regards to the USB cable? folk have suggested (generally) the BELKIN...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    ROBSCIX   Good to hear from you..I have no chance what so ever i`m afraid and have now decided on the Fubar on cost..     all the best Steve
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hi again Many thanks for your super fast reply..   and I was sure pleased to see your positive comments re the quality issue... I am so proud of my music collection...and blown away even with my set up as it is now..with the very high bit rate Music files! they sound amazing...the...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hello Again.. Good to hear from you.. since my last message I have now put a general wanted request for either your FUBAR set up or the KING REX but I would be happy to get the FUBAR I only have USB and as I said I do not wish to get bogged down (again) with this optical and that adaptor...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hi Prog Rock man.... Really good to hear from you again...and I really appreciate your advcie..so much so...I am thinking of the FUBAR SET UP DAC & PS? unless we can come up with a similar alternative...Say the KING REX DAC & PS?..But I am sort of thinking I would love to obtain USED...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hi Again Once again many thanks for your assistance,much obliged to you. Funny coincidence,but I was looking closely at the Audio-GD Units,the other day,they sound ideal.But the USB model FUN still costs more than I can affordand to be honest I do not wish to source from China yet again...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Good Morning Hybrys & Prog Rock Man Good to hear from you you both   I really do appreciate the feedback and the advice...Both    the UDAC & THE KING REX have always being in my thinking as I have both read so much about them..and had them suggested as good options...(USB)   Please can...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hi Hybrys.. Really good to hear from you... at the moment I am looking at the well priced Super-Pro 24bit DAC   Reason: I spent a silly amount of money recently..on HRT MUSICSTRWEAMER II+ & LITTLE DOT MKVI SE & CUSTOM CABLES including the LOCUS DESIGN POLESTAR..+ BEYER 990 DT Phones+...
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    Does anyone out there Own a [DELL STUDIO (32 BIT) LAPTOP-1737]? USB TO Toslink?Advice

    Hi I am hoping someone out there maybe able to advice....   I think I am getting bogged down [again] over best way to connect my laptop to outboard DAC? It appears my studio does not have a TOSLINK PORT?   is there a big difference between USB & TOSLINK (as I am told and read)?  ...
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    DAC~Suggestions--For[ Dell Laptop~~Audioengine A5 Set Up]?Help Appreciated

    Hi Again I remebered after posting my reply ..that I had heard of Audio-gd products..went to site then linked to UK supplier but they are a bit rich for my taste..I have just sold a LITTLE DOT IV SE at a loss..so am not wishing to go down that road (price wise again).. But I take your word...
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    DAC~Suggestions--For[ Dell Laptop~~Audioengine A5 Set Up]?Help Appreciated

    Hi There Good to hear from you Maud...I must admit have never heard of the  Audio-gd fun verison A can you give me a little more imfo please I would like to have a look at it and the cost e.t.c.   all the best Steve
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    DAC~Suggestions--For[ Dell Laptop~~Audioengine A5 Set Up]?Help Appreciated

    Hi Fellow members.. Really hope you can help with some simple advice,Re inexpensive DAC for my Dell Studio (32 bit) laptop which feeds a pair of Audioengine A5 active speakers.I currently use the Behringer UCA-202 Interface-USB in RCA out The UCA-202 was suggested on another forum to improve...
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    How much does the power cable really do?

    Hi Guys.. Another very interesting thread...but consensus is impossible both camps are entrenched... I am as wet behind the ears!Audio wise as it is possible to be? but I lean slightly towards the Upgraded~power~cable helps Camp! So that said I would like to purchase two power cables for...
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    Suggested Mains Plug & Hub?

    Hello Fellow Head Fiers... I would be much obliged for some suggestions as to good audio mains plugs and Hubs? I have just finished purchasing the last items for my PC based system..and thought a Mains cable would be a good investment... I have the Audioengine A5 Active speakers & the...
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