ericinmd
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Forgive me, I'm still trying to figure all this out. I'm thinking about ditching my idea of getting a new iPod or other DAP because the more I've thought about it, I spend the majority of my time with my laptop at home.
I'm thinking about putting the money into a laptop based desktop audio system instead. I do have a few questions:
1.) I have a very basic low end laptop. A Compaq C555NR running Vista Basic. Now, if I get a amp/dac that hooks into the USB port, the fact that this is a crappy laptop will have no affect on the sound since it bypasses it correct?
2.) I understand I can buy an amp and dac, or a single amp/dac unit. What I do not understand is the power supplies I see. Would I want a power supply too?
3.) If I already have the laptop and headphones, how much would these other 2 or 3 components cost me roughly. I should say, what would they start at (combined)?
I'm thinking about putting the money into a laptop based desktop audio system instead. I do have a few questions:
1.) I have a very basic low end laptop. A Compaq C555NR running Vista Basic. Now, if I get a amp/dac that hooks into the USB port, the fact that this is a crappy laptop will have no affect on the sound since it bypasses it correct?
2.) I understand I can buy an amp and dac, or a single amp/dac unit. What I do not understand is the power supplies I see. Would I want a power supply too?
3.) If I already have the laptop and headphones, how much would these other 2 or 3 components cost me roughly. I should say, what would they start at (combined)?