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How to Play iTunes Through My HiFi

O.K. - I have done some research and am still confused. I would like to play iTunes playlists through the stereo system but have found using my MacBook Pro as the source degrades the sound. I've done this at a couple of parties using a DJ system and the Mac sounds inferior to the professional Denon CD players.

My budget is $400.00-600.00 and I already have a Bel Canto DAC II I could also use. Any suggestions of products which can improve the music making abilities of the Mac laptop?
tomryan
sidssp
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Try what the following link suggests and see if it helps

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/wiki/index.php/ITunes-QuickTime_for_Mac_-_Setup_Guide
ckoffend
684 posts
 
Logitech Duet, doesn't need a DAC, but it surely benefits from one, requires either a direct connection to your laptop or a wireless connection in your house. Wadia iPod doc, does need a DAC.

Personally, I like the Duet, I have mine going into an excellent Upconverter (DCS) and then to a DAC (DCS) and the performance is terrific. But just straight in, especially into a mid-fi system is pretty good too.
docdan50
65 posts
 
wireless from macbook to airport express to bel canto dac to receiver. Airport express around 80 to 100 dollars.
develyn50
41 posts
 
If the Dac2 has USB, direct connect from the Mac to the Dac using USB. If it doesn't have USB, you can purchase a Bel Canto USB 24/96 Link. it has USB on one end and SPDIF on the other.
tomryan OP
794 posts
 
Thanks for the great advise, guys. I'll check into the Bel Canto USB Link as I'm happy with the sound of the DAC 2. I have to buy another ext. hard drive so I'll discuss the Airport Express with the Apple Store.

Any one have a suggestion for a DAC (I'd like to to buy used to stay in that 400-600 buck range) with a USB port?
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