NetMagi Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I use my PC for my listening source and since I got the RF-7's things have sounded almost sorta tinny and compressed. I knew I needed a better amp (see my other thread) but thought the DAC on my soundcard might be doing a crummy job too. After reading some favorable reviews, I found a brand new Entech 203.2 on eBay (very cheaply) and it arrived today. I was hoping to clear up the tinniness and get rid of some of the low-level noise when i didn't have anything playing. I got A LOT more than I bargained for. . . . Either the DAC on my soundcard is TOTAL trash, or this Entech is solid gold. . because the A/B comparison is night and day. Everything is wider and clearer sounding. It's hard to explain. Now I REALLY can't wait to get my new QSC PLX amp. . . I might never leave my listening room again. Whoever said I should just hand over my wallet when i first joined the forums i SOOO entirely hate you for being. . well. . . . . . . right. -Rich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christjared Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Are you using the number cruncher with your computer? desktop or laptop? How did you hook it up to your receiver? I was looking at getting one to use with my laptop but it looks like the 203.2 has a single digital input and the output from my computer is a small headphones jack that i use a cable with that converts it from the headphones style to two RCA jacks. Would this still be possible to use with the 203.2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 No, the Entech is a DAC- i.e. Digital to Analog Convertor. Thus it requires a digital input. As he mentions in his signature, he's using a Toslink (optical) connection. So, most likely he's using it with a desktop. The 1/8 inch connection that splits out to two RCAs is an analog connection. For your situation, probably the best thing would be a USB driven device that gives you a digital output. I believe Harman Kardon makes one that can be found for just a few dollars (literally) on ebay. You could then run that digital connection into the Entech, and it will convert it to analog. Or, if you have a Home Theater receiver that has digital inputs, you wouldn't need the Entech at all, you could just run the digital input straight into the receiver. I am planning on getting one of those Harman Kardon units and doing just that with my desktop system. -Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christjared Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Sorry about this mistake, would this make the songs on my computer sound better, or would i need to convert the files into something differernt? Thanks for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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