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Happy Camper:   Thanks for the warm welcome, and yes, I can see the money walking out of my wallet as I type this. I've been reading everyone's reviews on DAC's and Amps. I want to get a new pair of headphones soon too. and well to be honest, I want everything.   The worst part is...

Thanks for the replies. I found that when I switched which input I was using the static disappeared. I haven't yet used it with my laptop but I will and I'll follow your advice Maverickmonk.   Eventually I'll look into DAC's but the sound seems pretty sufficient for the time being, until I...

Hi all,   First time poster, long time lurker. My step-dad just gave me some old Hi-Fi equipment a pair of Bose 301 Series IV and an Onkyo TX 8511 2 Channel Receiver.   I keep most of my music (FLAC and Apple Lossless) on my computer. I tried hooking up through the horrible onboard audio...