Pier75
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While waiting on two boXem Arthurs I am researching the next step in my audio upgrade project. Getting multi channel audio from my PC to my speakers with room correction. Currently on a Denon X4300H which is sitting between my PC and my TV. The Arthurs will take over the amplification and the Denon will be responsible for the pre-amping of the signal from my PC. The next step is to replace the Denon with a high quality DAC. For this I have three requirements:
My questions for now are:
Can you do room correction on your Windows PC that will work on all audio going out through USB?
Does anyone know of a multi channel DAC that would accept 4 or more channels over USB?
Is there a way to have two stereo DACs connected to a PC and the PC thinking it has a 4 channel sound device? If I connect two DAC's over USB I am not sure if I can convince Windows to combine the two USB ports to one. Or can you daisy chain 2 dac's over USB?
There are also devices called Audio Interfaces such as the Motu Ultralite-mk5. Maybe aimed more at the professional market, maybe they can do a fine job at serving as a normal DAC?
Quite a puzzle...
- A measured high quality DAC of course.
- At least 4 channels.
- Room correction.
My questions for now are:
Can you do room correction on your Windows PC that will work on all audio going out through USB?
Does anyone know of a multi channel DAC that would accept 4 or more channels over USB?
Is there a way to have two stereo DACs connected to a PC and the PC thinking it has a 4 channel sound device? If I connect two DAC's over USB I am not sure if I can convince Windows to combine the two USB ports to one. Or can you daisy chain 2 dac's over USB?
There are also devices called Audio Interfaces such as the Motu Ultralite-mk5. Maybe aimed more at the professional market, maybe they can do a fine job at serving as a normal DAC?
Quite a puzzle...