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RedGTiVR6 · 12-28-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Felix509

I would think a computer cd drive has a pretty simple/cheap oscillator, making it not the best transport.

Actually, according to AlexO:

Quote: Originally Posted by AlexO

If you're connecting the drive to the computer, there isn't much to be gained from various drives or even interfaces. Some drives and interfaces are faster than others, but they're all way, way more than adequate for audio purposes. Furthermore, since the transfer from the drive will be sent as data encapsulation, at data speeds and there will be considerable buffering on the hard drive to address any error issues, the role of the CD ROM is greatly diminished.

So, unless you're connecting the CD ROM straight to the DAC, bypassing the computer, for our purposes here, the quality of the drive is irrelevant because all of them are beyond specs needed for audio streaming TO THE COMPUTER.

Hope this helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by Felix509

If you are not familiar with Computer Audio Asylum, here it is

a whole lot of that site is over my head, but if i read enough, i usually get the point..

I'll head over and check it out! Thanks for the link.

I'm like you, I can dive head first into this stuff, but I can only stay under water for so long before I must come back up for air.

I have found that each time I dive, I can stay under longer though...lol

12-28-2007, 11:00 PM	#357
RedGTiVR6 _ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Elm, Texas Posts: 13,337	Quote: Originally Posted by Felix509 I would think a computer cd drive has a pretty simple/cheap oscillator, making it not the best transport. Actually, according to AlexO: Quote: Originally Posted by AlexO If you're connecting the drive to the computer, there isn't much to be gained from various drives or even interfaces. Some drives and interfaces are faster than others, but they're all way, way more than adequate for audio purposes. Furthermore, since the transfer from the drive will be sent as data encapsulation, at data speeds and there will be considerable buffering on the hard drive to address any error issues, the role of the CD ROM is greatly diminished. So, unless you're connecting the CD ROM straight to the DAC, bypassing the computer, for our purposes here, the quality of the drive is irrelevant because all of them are beyond specs needed for audio streaming TO THE COMPUTER. Hope this helps. Quote: Originally Posted by Felix509 If you are not familiar with Computer Audio Asylum, here it is a whole lot of that site is over my head, but if i read enough, i usually get the point.. I'll head over and check it out! Thanks for the link. I'm like you, I can dive head first into this stuff, but I can only stay under water for so long before I must come back up for air. I have found that each time I dive, I can stay under longer though...lol __________________ Jan Bennett FS: VW MKIV Bezel for 8" Lilliput - 95% Finished PLEASE do NOT PM/Email/IM me asking me to spoon feed you. Please post on the forums! Chances are, someone else has or will have the same questions.