View Full Version : Whats the sound quality like from an HTPC?
All you HTPC freaks out there. Is the sound quality up to a good stand alone player? I don't see how it can be .A very important point to consider, but not one that seems to get much attention. I would be interested in any owners opinions.
Cheers.
GaryG
03-02-2001, 10:16 AM
You might find the following links of interest. www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/003123.html (http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/003123.html) www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/004507.html (http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/004507.html)
I have the M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 and can confirm that for S/PDIF passthough it is very good. I haven't tried it to play CD's using the on-board DACS but the guys on the AVS forum compare the quality with some very up-market Hi-Fi setups.
Regards
Gary
Thanks Gary,
By the way, how did you get on with your Quadscan problem?
Cheers Rob.
GaryG
04-02-2001, 10:26 AM
Rob
You have mail.
Branxx
05-02-2001, 9:43 AM
I'm using M-Audio DeltaDIO 2496. I haven't used my standalone player for last 1 year and a half. No only is the sound better than the standalone but the convenience of having your entire CD collection available at the click of the mouse is entirely different dimension.
Try Sonic Foundry SirenXpress player.