I learnt this term CAS (Computer As Source) recently from various local hifi websites and forums. While I enjoy more people are using computer technology for media playback, I read too many mysterious complicated methods. Some of them are even non-related to audio quality. A lot of discussions has shown lacking basic knowledge in digital audio. I decided to give some comments and build FAQ in this topic. This is not a technical paper, but aimed to explain some facts to audiophile in easy to understand perspective.
Topics:
- Basic Theory
- Audiophile Myth
- Clocking & Connections
- CD Ripping
- Bit Transparent, Jitter, Hardware & Software solution
- DSD File Format
- DSD Myth by Grimm Audio
- Waveform and Phase
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