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an end to the issue of getting PC > Stereo sound....

Started by Marmar, March 05, 2010, 08:35:46 PM

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jasonsobel

Quote from: twatts on March 08, 2010, 07:17:51 PM
Quote from: jasonsobel on March 08, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
I like this:
http://www.m2tech.biz/products.html

Nice...  How much???

This one appeals to me...  http://centrance.com/products/dacport/

Terry

The M2Tech Hiface is $150:
http://www.tweekgeek.com/_e/Portable_Computer_Audio/product/HiFace/M2Tech_HiFace.htm

I like it because it's bit perfect S/PDIF output up to and including 24/192kHz (though, it needs proprietary drivers, not standard drivers).
sing me back home before I die

twatts

Quote from: jasonsobel on March 08, 2010, 07:33:52 PM
Quote from: twatts on March 08, 2010, 07:17:51 PM
Quote from: jasonsobel on March 08, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
I like this:
http://www.m2tech.biz/products.html

Nice...  How much???

This one appeals to me...  http://centrance.com/products/dacport/

Terry

The M2Tech Hiface is $150:
http://www.tweekgeek.com/_e/Portable_Computer_Audio/product/HiFace/M2Tech_HiFace.htm

I like it because it's bit perfect S/PDIF output up to and including 24/192kHz (though, it needs proprietary drivers, not standard drivers).

Good price...  Tho I'm not a fan of proprietory drivers... The DACPort doesn't need drivers, but its only headphone output... 

And its $300+...

Terry
Oh! That! No, no, no, you're not ready to step into The Court of the Crimson King. At this stage in your training an album like that could turn you into an evil scientist.

----------------------

I want super-human will
I want better than average skill
I want a million dollar bill
And I want it all in a Pill

Caravan2001


Shadowmaster

So am I one of the few with an audio card in my board connected via optical to my system directly?

nab

Although it isn't as nice as an optical from the soundcard to the reciver, this little gadget has treated me pretty well the last few weeks:

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Media-Player-WDBAAL0000NBK-NESN/dp/B002KG0JMG




The Pros:

Less than 60 bucks
Works with most any external USB Driven device, even thumb drives
Plays flac, mp3, wav, aac, and a couple of other audio codecs I care nothing about.
Plays VOB, avi, xvid, and a couple of other video codecs I care nothing about.
Optical out

The Cons:
No Support for 24 Bit
Not truly gapless (like an mp3 player type cut between tracks)



The thing is really tiny and fits great into my system.  Nice and affordable. 



Superfreakie

#20
^^^^^
Nab, for a couple more dollars you could of gotten a WD media player that supports 24 bit flac. I have this version and it supports everything, 1080p, 24 bit flac, a ridiculous amount of video and pic formats (strangely enough, on Amazon, it is the same price as the mini you posted above, plus it looks sleeker):

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Media-Player-WDBABF0000NBK-NESN/dp/B002USAIYS/ref=pd_cp_e_1




Que te vaya bien, que te vaya bien, Te quiero más que las palabras pueden decir.

rowjimmy

I was looking that over the other day. Very likely to make the jump to one of those soon.

nab

Quote from: Superfreakie on March 22, 2010, 02:52:02 AM
^^^^^
Nab, for a couple more dollars you could of gotten a WD media player that supports 24 bit flac. I have this version and it supports everything, 1080p, 24 bit flac, a ridiculous amount of video and pic formats (strangely enough, on Amazon, it is the same price as the mini you posted above, plus it looks sleeker):

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Media-Player-WDBABF0000NBK-NESN/dp/B002USAIYS/ref=pd_cp_e_1




I looked that over as well.  When I purchased the unit there was a significant price difference between the two (30-40 bucks).  I decided that the "inconvenience" of  burning a dvd-a for the odd 24 bit source wasn't really worth the money to eradicate.  Plus, if I'm going to go to the trouble of 24 bit, it might as well be gapless, something I don't think either unit supports.  YMMV. 

Superfreakie

Quote from: nab on March 22, 2010, 09:07:12 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on March 22, 2010, 02:52:02 AM
^^^^^
Nab, for a couple more dollars you could of gotten a WD media player that supports 24 bit flac. I have this version and it supports everything, 1080p, 24 bit flac, a ridiculous amount of video and pic formats (strangely enough, on Amazon, it is the same price as the mini you posted above, plus it looks sleeker):

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Media-Player-WDBABF0000NBK-NESN/dp/B002USAIYS/ref=pd_cp_e_1




I looked that over as well.  When I purchased the unit there was a significant price difference between the two (30-40 bucks).  I decided that the "inconvenience" of  burning a dvd-a for the odd 24 bit source wasn't really worth the money to eradicate.  Plus, if I'm going to go to the trouble of 24 bit, it might as well be gapless, something I don't think either unit supports.  YMMV.

word. The thing that pisses me off about the gapless issue is that it would require the simplest firmware update and we would be off to the races (that chip can easily be played around with). WD dropped the ball on this one. 
Que te vaya bien, que te vaya bien, Te quiero más que las palabras pueden decir.

VA $l!m

#24
Quote from: Superfreakie on March 22, 2010, 07:53:07 PM
Quote from: nab on March 22, 2010, 09:07:12 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on March 22, 2010, 02:52:02 AM
^^^^^
Nab, for a couple more dollars you could of gotten a WD media player that supports 24 bit flac. I have this version and it supports everything, 1080p, 24 bit flac, a ridiculous amount of video and pic formats (strangely enough, on Amazon, it is the same price as the mini you posted above, plus it looks sleeker):

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Media-Player-WDBABF0000NBK-NESN/dp/B002USAIYS/ref=pd_cp_e_1




I looked that over as well.  When I purchased the unit there was a significant price difference between the two (30-40 bucks).  I decided that the "inconvenience" of  burning a dvd-a for the odd 24 bit source wasn't really worth the money to eradicate.  Plus, if I'm going to go to the trouble of 24 bit, it might as well be gapless, something I don't think either unit supports.  YMMV.

word. The thing that pisses me off about the gapless issue is that it would require the simplest firmware update and we would be off to the races (that chip can easily be played around with). WD dropped the ball on this one.

this.

and...personally i am stoked that i didnt even realize that the laptop  i just got has a mini spdif out... does anyone know whoat  i need to hook it into my receiver?

-I'm still walkin', so i'm sure that I can dance-

twatts

#25
Quote from: VA slim on March 22, 2010, 08:23:16 PM
the laptop  i just got has a mini spdif out... does anyone know what  i need to hook it into my receiver?

More than likely this is an optical TOSLINK out.  You'll need an 3.5mm optical > Toslink cable to run into your receiver.  That is, if you receiver has a TOSLINK input.  If your receiver has a RCA SPDIF input, you 'll need to run the TOSLINK into a HOSA ODL276 to convert from TOSLINK to SPDIF.

http://www.amazon.com/3-5MM-TOSLINK-FIBER-OPTIC-CABLE-TOSLINK/dp/B00006LVF3

Terry


BTW, I've only ever seen a TRS SPDIF output on the Denecke AD20.  That require a special 3.5mm > RCA Digi cable.  If this s indeed what you need, seek out Taperssection and find a cable makers...

For those that don't know, TRS is Tip/Ring/Shaft.  Your standard headphone 1/8 plug is a 3.5mm TRS.

Oh! That! No, no, no, you're not ready to step into The Court of the Crimson King. At this stage in your training an album like that could turn you into an evil scientist.

----------------------

I want super-human will
I want better than average skill
I want a million dollar bill
And I want it all in a Pill

VA $l!m

Quote from: twatts on April 03, 2010, 12:54:13 AM
Quote from: VA slim on March 22, 2010, 08:23:16 PM
the laptop  i just got has a mini spdif out... does anyone know what  i need to hook it into my receiver?

More than likely this is an optical TOSLINK out.  You'll need an 3.5mm optical > Toslink cable to run into your receiver.  That is, if you receiver has a TOSLINK input.  If your receiver has a RCA SPDIF input, you 'll need to run the TOSLINK into a HOSA ODL276 to convert from TOSLINK to SPDIF.

http://www.amazon.com/3-5MM-TOSLINK-FIBER-OPTIC-CABLE-TOSLINK/dp/B00006LVF3

Terry


BTW, I've only ever seen a TRS SPDIF output on the Denecke AD20.  That require a special 3.5mm > RCA Digi cable.  If this s indeed what you need, seek out Taperssection and find a cable makers...

For those that don't know, TRS is Tip/Ring/Shaft.  Your standard headphone 1/8 plug is a 3.5mm TRS.

thanks for the response. everything you said is pretty much what i've found on my own. all i know so far is that there is a headphone jack on the front that says spdif and i have a receiver with a normal optical digital input. i figure thats a start! :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
-I'm still walkin', so i'm sure that I can dance-

Hicks

Quote from: VA slim on April 05, 2010, 04:39:55 PM
Quote from: twatts on April 03, 2010, 12:54:13 AM
Quote from: VA slim on March 22, 2010, 08:23:16 PM
the laptop  i just got has a mini spdif out... does anyone know what  i need to hook it into my receiver?

More than likely this is an optical TOSLINK out.  You'll need an 3.5mm optical > Toslink cable to run into your receiver.  That is, if you receiver has a TOSLINK input.  If your receiver has a RCA SPDIF input, you 'll need to run the TOSLINK into a HOSA ODL276 to convert from TOSLINK to SPDIF.

http://www.amazon.com/3-5MM-TOSLINK-FIBER-OPTIC-CABLE-TOSLINK/dp/B00006LVF3

Terry


BTW, I've only ever seen a TRS SPDIF output on the Denecke AD20.  That require a special 3.5mm > RCA Digi cable.  If this s indeed what you need, seek out Taperssection and find a cable makers...

For those that don't know, TRS is Tip/Ring/Shaft.  Your standard headphone 1/8 plug is a 3.5mm TRS.

thanks for the response. everything you said is pretty much what i've found on my own. all i know so far is that there is a headphone jack on the front that says spdif and i have a receiver with a normal optical digital input. i figure thats a start! :hereitisyousentimentalbastard

http://www.aperionaudio.com/catalog/Wireless-Audio-Solutions,84.aspx

Just sayin'.
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VA $l!m

Quote from: twatts on April 03, 2010, 12:54:13 AM
Quote from: VA slim on March 22, 2010, 08:23:16 PM
the laptop  i just got has a mini spdif out... does anyone know what  i need to hook it into my receiver?

More than likely this is an optical TOSLINK out.  You'll need an 3.5mm optical > Toslink cable to run into your receiver.  That is, if you receiver has a TOSLINK input.  If your receiver has a RCA SPDIF input, you 'll need to run the TOSLINK into a HOSA ODL276 to convert from TOSLINK to SPDIF.

http://www.amazon.com/3-5MM-TOSLINK-FIBER-OPTIC-CABLE-TOSLINK/dp/B00006LVF3

Terry


BTW, I've only ever seen a TRS SPDIF output on the Denecke AD20.  That require a special 3.5mm > RCA Digi cable.  If this s indeed what you need, seek out Taperssection and find a cable makers...

For those that don't know, TRS is Tip/Ring/Shaft.  Your standard headphone 1/8 plug is a 3.5mm TRS.

i jus ordered a mini>optical cable, i think it'll work, but i've read that i might have to change my laptops output settings to allow digital or something... we'll see...
-I'm still walkin', so i'm sure that I can dance-

VA $l!m

Quote from: VA slim on April 21, 2010, 05:01:36 PM
Quote from: twatts on April 03, 2010, 12:54:13 AM
Quote from: VA slim on March 22, 2010, 08:23:16 PM
the laptop  i just got has a mini spdif out... does anyone know what  i need to hook it into my receiver?

More than likely this is an optical TOSLINK out.  You'll need an 3.5mm optical > Toslink cable to run into your receiver.  That is, if you receiver has a TOSLINK input.  If your receiver has a RCA SPDIF input, you 'll need to run the TOSLINK into a HOSA ODL276 to convert from TOSLINK to SPDIF.

http://www.amazon.com/3-5MM-TOSLINK-FIBER-OPTIC-CABLE-TOSLINK/dp/B00006LVF3

Terry


BTW, I've only ever seen a TRS SPDIF output on the Denecke AD20.  That require a special 3.5mm > RCA Digi cable.  If this s indeed what you need, seek out Taperssection and find a cable makers...

For those that don't know, TRS is Tip/Ring/Shaft.  Your standard headphone 1/8 plug is a 3.5mm TRS.

i jus ordered a mini>optical cable, i think it'll work, but i've read that i might have to change my laptops output settings to allow digital or something... we'll see...

wooooohooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :banana: :banana: :banana: :music:

it worked !!! i finally can Bump my digital music collection over my HT!! it only took me about 4 years to get to this point... i'd like to thank... GOD... and rowjimmy... :clap: :clap: :mrgreen:
-I'm still walkin', so i'm sure that I can dance-