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In Reply to: Wireless or wired squeezebox... posted by Ron on September 8, 2006 at 06:47:33:
Ron,First let me correct an error I made earlier. As John Swenson mentioned, both the RCA and Toslink digital signals are technically considered S/PDIF. I had erroneously assumed that the physical medium had to be coax for it to be considered S/PDIF.
Or does the external DAC just hook up to the squeezebox via the mentioned outputs and still connect wirelessly to the music server?
Yes, that's exactly correct. The wireless SB also has a wired connection. So if you later move into a home that's wired for ethernet, you're not constrained to use wireless.
What are some decent external DAC's under $300?
That I'm not sure. Some DACs in this price range may not be that big of an improvement over the internal SB DACs. It depends on the manufacturer. The digital forum is probably the best place to ask that question. If you do get the SB, it might be a good idea to just use it by itself for a while to see if you're satisfied with the sound quality. Then you can add a DAC at any time, taking your time to find what's best for you.
What are some popular decent powered speakers?
I assume you're talking about some kind of small setup for the second room? This forum is oriented more toward high-end audio fanatics integrating computer audio into their main systems, rather than the more general subject of computer audio. That said, a relative of mine bought a Logitech 2.1 setup for his computer (small satellites plus sub) that sounded really good for what it was. If it's a small, inexpensive setup like this you're looking for, that might be something to consider. In a higher price range, there are lots of powered mini-monitors for pro audio use. I have a sweetwater.com catalog that lists a whole bunch of them. I have no idea if they sound any good though. Judging by prices and features, you seem to get a lot for your money going this route. You might check the sweetwater.com site, and also the pro audio forum for better info.
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