I've have been using output from the usb of my laptop into a Topping HSO2 Power supply filter(ground loop suppression). out of that usb3 to usb typeC into a Schiit Modi Dac, out via rca. into a Fosi Audio BT20A Pro amp w/Sparkos 3602 op-amps. Speakers are AR tsw-110 acoustic suspension book shelfs and a Cerwin Vega 10" sub. Sorry about the mumbo-jumbo. Been using this setup with really good results. Just my opinion, with the right setup your laptop can be an excellent source. Using wav(lossless) files that I've ripped from CD