I love audio. I have quite a good set of speakers and a good pair of ear and headphones for every occasion. Now I want to get the very best out all these pieces of equipment, where do I improve? I currently listen to music from my laptop, an Asus X75V-something.
Please keep in mind that I'm not multi-millionair. I would love to know the best for all, but if this option is extremely expensive, I'd love to know the option that is within reach
- What's the best source of music? An LP, CD or does a very high-quality digital music also compete?
- Where do I find higher-quality music? Most music I have is 128kbps or sometimes 160kbps.
- Does changing the soundcard of my PC make a difference? Or maybe an external soundcard?
- Does using an pre-amp, headphone amplifier etc work?
- What's the best plug for the best quality of audio? TOSLINK, RCA, HDMI or TRS Jack?
- Is there a difference between a $2 and a $200 cable? Or is this only for certain types of cables (Analog or something?)?
And as a final question: What is the best set-up to listen to literally the best quality possible? What type of audio source do I need, which other pieces of equipment and which type of cables?
Thanks in advance!
Please keep in mind that I'm not multi-millionair. I would love to know the best for all, but if this option is extremely expensive, I'd love to know the option that is within reach
- What's the best source of music? An LP, CD or does a very high-quality digital music also compete?
- Where do I find higher-quality music? Most music I have is 128kbps or sometimes 160kbps.
- Does changing the soundcard of my PC make a difference? Or maybe an external soundcard?
- Does using an pre-amp, headphone amplifier etc work?
- What's the best plug for the best quality of audio? TOSLINK, RCA, HDMI or TRS Jack?
- Is there a difference between a $2 and a $200 cable? Or is this only for certain types of cables (Analog or something?)?
And as a final question: What is the best set-up to listen to literally the best quality possible? What type of audio source do I need, which other pieces of equipment and which type of cables?
Thanks in advance!