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    super quick, how to connect decent computer speakers to asus Z97-A mobo (crystal sound 2)?

    Hi!, I have TRS and RCA and aux inputs for my m-audio av 40's (older version of the speakers, don't have all the cool features of the new ones). I have asus Z97-A mobo with crystal sound 2: Optical S/PDIF out, 8-channel audio I/O ports which has all the wiz bang features below. What is the...
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    How to get the most out of asus 797 motherboard for audiophile quality music?

    Hey All, Build my system with asus z97-a-USB31 mobo, partly for getting best quality audiophile sound possible out of it for listening to music (not for gaming). Can anyone give me some concrete advice on how to configure components software to get most out of? I listen to both my desktop...
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    Software for moving / organizing file types on computer?

    Hey All, I am doing a fresh install, and looking to organize what was a rat's nest of stuff on previous c drive. Does anyone know of a good windows / windows 10 app that can take all files with certain characteristics, and move to one folder. e.g. I have a bunch of installed fonts on my...
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    3 year old AV 40's same as today's, external DAC, help getting best sound out of my system?

    Hello all, Audio noob here, looking to get great sound out of my computer, most importantly to headphones. I have the m-audio AV 40 speakers (powered), I bought them three years ago. I was wondering, has m-audio upgraded these speakers (if I bought the AV 40's again, today, would they be the...
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    Recommendation for buying used / refurb budget laptop, $500 - $600

    Hello All, I am looking for kind of a kick-around laptop, I do virtually all my work on my desktop, but need to upgrade from my 5 year old thinkpad edge which has turned into a sluggish brick. I'm a finance professional, so mostly just running many multiple instances of ms office applications...