> Comparing a well-equipped HTPC running software such as J. River, Winamp,
> Foobar, and PDVD with an Oppo is certainly a worthwhile comparison.
Especially as the discussion here is mostly about audio signals, not video,
a 'well equipped HTPC' isn't necessary, if you're sending a digital
signal out. A simple netbook or laptop will do. You're basically
offloading the heavy work to the device(s) that has the DAC.
> I wouldn't suggest the Oppo wins out on all of those factors. In fact, an
> HTPC can be built that is more versatile than an Oppo, but I would suggest
> that the HTPC will be much more expensive than the Oppo when you consider
> all of the costs that make a top-notch HTPC. That's not to say that a
> cheap
> laptop can't be used, but I'll take my Oppo over just about any cheap
> laptop or pc with a $50 soundcard.
Again, the soundcard is not a huge issue today, if you are send a digital
signal out. (Which many people do with the Oppo too, bypassing its DAC)
Even '$50' ones can do that quite well. (Cost of computer parts does not
necessarily reflect their quality -- economies of scale being what they
are) I can get bit-perfect digital output from mine, which is an
integrated 'card' on a 3-year old, <$400 laptop. Using free software.
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