Barriers to Computer Audio

[raztoky]

I think it can really be simple, give us some idea of your budget and needs/wants and we will be happy to help. Second, stay the hell away from Best Buy, that is an easy road to absolute confusion.

 

Hi,

 

I'm in the same situation as the OP,

I have a mac mini, amarra, apple tv and a lg home cinema (I know it's not really relevant for audiophiles but you know the kids and sponge bob....). So basically, amarra plays flac files through airfoil to the apple tv connected via toslink to the lg. I use apple tv as the mac is located in another room.

 

So, I am hungry for some advice for a reasonable budget

 

Regards,

 

Raz

[raztoky]

Yes, but I agree on the avoid USB bit if you can. If you are starting from scratch why not skip the USB pain and expense many have gone through. USB was never meant for audio.

 

Sorry but I don't quite understand why USB is not meant for audio, I thought it was just an interface like toslink and so many others. Imho, the new usb type C is on its way to become the new standard on all usages being smaller, faster, reversible...