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Hi Everyone,
I have been spending the past few days reading through many of the threads here. There is a huge amount of information and knowledge here and I would like to thank all the members for that.
I had never through of using a PC as a source. I had always assumed that a dedicated CD player will provide better sound quality. But after reading the threads in this section, I am quite convinced that there is a strong case for Music PC.
I have a pure stereo setup (Enbee Sentinel Speakers & Enbee ZX80/ZX1 Pre-power amplifer). I currently use an LG DVD player as source, and am thinking of upgrading my source.
I would appreciate it if you could help me with answers to some of my doubts:
1. I have a budget of around 20 - 25 K (Rs). Will that be sufficient to build a Music PC with a good sound card. I am only interested in music and do not intend to use the PC for movies.
2. If the above is possible, will there be a significant difference in the sound quality quality of a 20-25K Music PC vs a 20-25K CD player
3. What should be the minimum configuration that I should be looking at if I build a music PC. I have around 400 CD today.
4. I use laptops at work and home. So I will have to build the PC from scratch. Can someone guide me on what all components need to be purchased, and some approximate cost of each.
5. My stereo system is kept in my living room. I do not fancy having a large monitor in my living room. Are there any small screen options for browsing and selecting files. I did see one thread on small screen LCDs but most of the options were outside of India. Are there any small screen options in India.
6. I have read from other posts that EAC is the best software to rip CDs to FLAC. The general agreement seems that cPlay is the best software to playback the files. Seems that I also need to use the ASIO driver. Are there any other software's that I need to use?
Do appreciate some inputs from all of you....
Anand.
I have been spending the past few days reading through many of the threads here. There is a huge amount of information and knowledge here and I would like to thank all the members for that.
I had never through of using a PC as a source. I had always assumed that a dedicated CD player will provide better sound quality. But after reading the threads in this section, I am quite convinced that there is a strong case for Music PC.
I have a pure stereo setup (Enbee Sentinel Speakers & Enbee ZX80/ZX1 Pre-power amplifer). I currently use an LG DVD player as source, and am thinking of upgrading my source.
I would appreciate it if you could help me with answers to some of my doubts:
1. I have a budget of around 20 - 25 K (Rs). Will that be sufficient to build a Music PC with a good sound card. I am only interested in music and do not intend to use the PC for movies.
2. If the above is possible, will there be a significant difference in the sound quality quality of a 20-25K Music PC vs a 20-25K CD player
3. What should be the minimum configuration that I should be looking at if I build a music PC. I have around 400 CD today.
4. I use laptops at work and home. So I will have to build the PC from scratch. Can someone guide me on what all components need to be purchased, and some approximate cost of each.
5. My stereo system is kept in my living room. I do not fancy having a large monitor in my living room. Are there any small screen options for browsing and selecting files. I did see one thread on small screen LCDs but most of the options were outside of India. Are there any small screen options in India.
6. I have read from other posts that EAC is the best software to rip CDs to FLAC. The general agreement seems that cPlay is the best software to playback the files. Seems that I also need to use the ASIO driver. Are there any other software's that I need to use?
Do appreciate some inputs from all of you....
Anand.