Recent content by Chet Manley

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    USB DAC With Powered Speakers

    HiVi M10 or something else around that $100 mark. I would like to avoid the typical overly loud and bass filled sound most computer speakers err towards. The choice to go with more portable powered speakers also lets me easily disconnect them from the desktop and watch internet feeds through a...
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    USB DAC With Powered Speakers

    Thank you, considering the digital source (computer) playing digital files I wasn't sure where the conversion was taking place. I'll look into finding a DAC to go with my speakers then. My fear was the speakers would downgrade the higher quality signal back to the same level they'd have output...
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    USB DAC With Powered Speakers

    I'm considering getting a set of powered 2.1 speakers that I believe must have an internal DAC along with the amplifier stored in the sub box. All of the speakers I'm looking at have a standard red/white stereo input. Am I right to think using a good quality USB DAC between my computer and the...