Digital Audio out-when?
I think this is the next logical step for Apple to implement audio-wise, no? I have been listening to CDs through and optical connection for some time now, and when I listen to iTunes through my stereo via analog, well, the quality is just not there. My MP3s are only 192 Kbps, but still an optical out along with a good receiver and speakers (Denon AVR-5800 and Klipsich Legends in my case) would make a huge differnece I am sure, maybe enough to retire my CD player. I am hoping to get a PowerMac this fall but I doubt I would by a high-end computer without this.
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Here's hoping for an all-new G4 this Summer!
<strong>(Denon AVR-5800 and Klipsich Legends in my case)</strong><hr></blockquote>
with that level of system, you will always be able to hear the difference between an MP3 and a CD. (as long as you have a decent CD player, which you better, with a system like that!)
personally, i'd rather buy a good 5.1 pci card, and the Klipsch Promedia 5.1 speakers. the price/performance is incredible.
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personally, i'd rather buy a good 5.1 pci card, and the Klipsch Promedia 5.1 speakers. the price/performance is incredible.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Who makes 5.1 PCI cards for the Mac?
Still, I can't believe with a good system, and with the quality Apple would more than likely implement into an optical out, and with 192 Kbps MP3, the quality would be there. A new PowerMac (high-end) would probably have 2x80 GB HDs at least, so I might even re-record all my MP3s in 256Kbps.
As of right now, I have them all on an external 20 GB drive @192...I might keep those for an iPod/portable music and the higher quality with a larger HD.
The future could be so bright (and great sounding!) with this! :cool:
What do MP3's top out at? iPod plays back up to 320Kbps, is that the actual max? What about MP3+?
hmmm...
WTF. same with my ibook
I will buy an iMic (not digital) out of neccessity.
Perhaps on the new Pro keyboard there will be some kind of audio plug/port *would be nice*
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