Andrew Heck
Active Member
Howdy friend, I have an old Dell running Linux that I want to use to stream Napster to my DAC without the interference of a sound card. I am not very tech savvy (I do have a go to guru, though). Let me ask the questions here...
1) What kind of network interface card would be best for this computer. I have access to crazy fast internet but probably not the system with which to utilize it.
B) I need a USB out card as well, which one?
Next) I plan to run Router>PC>DAC, and use a device to control the PC for choosing what to play, is it just that simple?
π ) What software, if any, do I need to use the USB out for pure digital signal?
Finally) As I won't be using the computer for anything but music, should I format it or disable any systems or apps?
Im sure I am not being complete in my line of questioning or scope of what is needed, so please help me.
Thanks,
A Heck
1) What kind of network interface card would be best for this computer. I have access to crazy fast internet but probably not the system with which to utilize it.
B) I need a USB out card as well, which one?
Next) I plan to run Router>PC>DAC, and use a device to control the PC for choosing what to play, is it just that simple?
π ) What software, if any, do I need to use the USB out for pure digital signal?
Finally) As I won't be using the computer for anything but music, should I format it or disable any systems or apps?
Im sure I am not being complete in my line of questioning or scope of what is needed, so please help me.
Thanks,
A Heck