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USB DAC GUIDE TO COMPUTER-AUDIO | 12.2015 | 15
TIP AND TRICKS TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR USB-DAC
1. Select a good USB cable (sound will be strongly influenced by the USB
cable; interference & noise)
2. USB-Cable: Not longer than 5m, and the quality of shielding will also
have some influence on the sound quality. Test several cables to optimise
performance. Try adding a Ferrite Core as used on some network cables.
3. In case your USB DAC has a network connection integrated too, we
strongly recommend you to add a Ferrite Core on your network cable to
minimize noise interferences. Ferrite Core is shown below.
4. For the PC / Mac an SSD hard disc is preferable – SSD stands for Solid
State Disk and has, in comparison to standard hard disc, no rotating
elements inside. Another step to reduced interference. Sound will be even
smoother and more detailed.
5. Use your PC or Mac only for Music listening. Kill all unnecessary running
apps. There is no need for a high performance super-fast PC. Standard
processor is just fine.
6. If you use Spotify streaming service, make sure you set the data rate to
320kps – highest resolution.
ONLINE PORTALS FOR MUSIC DOWNLOADS
Here just a list of some interesting portals for high resolution audio. More are out
there and number is growing.
FindHDmusic www.findhdmusic.com
Blue Coast Records
http://bluecoastrecords.com/
Downloads NOW! http://downloadsnow.net
MA Recordings http://marecordings.com
CybeleRecords www.cybele.de
David Elias www.davidelias.com
HD Tracks www.hdtracks.com
Highres Audio www.highresaudio.com
Naim Music www.naimlabel.com
Linn Records www.linnrecords.com
Qobuz www.qobuz.com
HDmusicstore www.hdmusicstore.it
Bleep www.bleep.com
Gimell www.gimell.com
hd-klassik www.hd-klassik.com
2L www.2l.no
iTrax www.itrax.com
Blue Coast Records http://bluecoastrecords.com/
Acousticsounds http://store.acousticsounds.com/superhirez
Berliner Philharmoniker www.berliner-philharmoniker-recordings.com
Free test file Downloads
2L: www.2l.no/hires/index.html
Blue Coast Records and AudioGate
http://audiogate.bluecoastrecords.com/
More can be found on
http://www.audiostream.com/content/hd-music-download-sites
http://dsd-guide.com/where-can-you-find-dsd-music-downloads