Coffeehound
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I'm trying to figure out how to configure/buy/build a PC to use as digital download player. I have a usb DSD input and optical inputs for PCM on my Yamaha 2 channel SACD player. It's been a couple of eons ago but I have built pcs before.
The AISO driver requires 2ghz/1GB, Win 7 or 8. I'm finding it challenging to come up with a prebuilt system that meets the criteria which is fanless with a small form factor (for less than a grand). I'm looking at building a mini itx system with both usb and optical outs and installing an ssd to store the downloads.
Any better solutions for what I'm trying to do? Pitfalls I need to avoid if I build my own?
Any help would be appreciated, I've never even played a file through any outboard unit and it's a steep learning curve.
The AISO driver requires 2ghz/1GB, Win 7 or 8. I'm finding it challenging to come up with a prebuilt system that meets the criteria which is fanless with a small form factor (for less than a grand). I'm looking at building a mini itx system with both usb and optical outs and installing an ssd to store the downloads.
Any better solutions for what I'm trying to do? Pitfalls I need to avoid if I build my own?
Any help would be appreciated, I've never even played a file through any outboard unit and it's a steep learning curve.