Recent content by gark

The reason I would prefer an external DAC, is because of the limitations of the mini-itx-board. It is a extremly small card, and has only one pci-slot. If possible, I would like to use the onboard spdif to feed the dac, and save the pci-slot for a digital tv-capture card. I already own a EMU...

I know my speakers deserves a good source, so I might stretch that price-range a little bit. However.. do you really believe a soundcard that cheap will be better than a $300-$400 DAC?

1. Mediapc connected to my tv/stereo: Mini-Itx 1ghz booting linux from network. Completely disk- and fan-less computer (completely silent). 2. Desktop-pc, which is dual-booting windows xp and linux (got to keep that xp-installation for.. *cough* gaming) 3. Debian-server running 24/7. This is...

I'm building a linux-powered media-box based on the MS10000E mini-itx board. Have been looking around for a DAC to go with my setup (ShengYa SA-T3/SP-T300 + B&W Nautilus 805). I see the DAC1 is quite popular around here, but it is a bit out of my price-range. Have been considering this model...

http://www.rokulabs.com/products/hd1000/index.php This looks like a real beauty. Based on linux, this thing is able to play both audio and video over an ethernet connection. I'm thinking about buying one of these, and mod it so I can pipe a raw audio-stream through this thing. The only thing...

Yes. I'm aware that RME probably is the best when it comes to linux-support. I have also looked at the Audiophile 2496. Is the soundquality about the same for cheap soundcards as for more expensive ones when using the digital outs? I'm thinking about using spdif to feed the DAC.

Thanks for a quick reply. So you think I should go for it? I currently own a EMU 1212m, but I am going to replace this because of lack of linux-drivers (I'm creating a disk- and fanless computer for my livingroom, so I need linux). What card would you suggest could deliver a descent digital...

Does anyone know anything about the Lite Audio DACs? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...735185811&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...734895166&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...735592710&rd=1 http://www.liteaudio.com I'm thinking about using one of these for...