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Originally posted by audvid:
Gonk, I'll connect directly to my 990 via USB cable. I've also thought about inserting a DAC between the computer and 990 since more and more DACs are accepting USB inputs. I'm reluctant to spend the $500 - $$$$$ on a DAC without being able to audition it.

AvFan, thanks I'll check it out.
I've never tried the USB input on my 990. Have you tried sending any of the lossless audio files from your computer to your 990 yet? I'm curious how the sound quality of that compares to sending audio from your computer with a toslink or coaxial digital output?
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