Hi, If I'm getting this right, then you have confused the concepts of computer soundcard and Squeezebox.
Generally, you use either one or another. If you use SB, then the quality of the sound coming from it has nothing to do with your computer soundcard. You can also connect the soundcard directly to your amp/active speakers, completely bypassing the SB. In either case, it would be going from the analog output of SB or soundcard into analog input of the amp/active speakers. For the detailed instructions and thorough clarification of the concept of SB, check out Wiki and other numerous posts in beginner and general forums. If you throw the DAC into the combination, it would be to replace either SB's or soundcard's internal DAC with (hopefully) better one. SB3 and most of better soundcards have digital outputs (optical or coaxial) that will go into the external DAC. From there, it's directly into the analog input of the amp or active speakers. But just wait a little. Once you hear SB, you'll know whether you want/need better DAC. Same, but even stronger, can be said for the upgrades to SB. Wait until you get familiar with the SB (and looks like you have a lot to learn and play with) and then see for yourself if you need to upgrade it. -- slimkid The sound stage will open up, bass will tighten and the imaging will improve. DVD performance will also increase substantially. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ slimkid's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8881 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35176 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
