Hi Jack,

For non critical listening then one could use 'standard' the
audio output of the PC but this would of course be subject to jitter.

The key is to isolate the delicate audio electronics from the noisy computer electronics ... which can be achieved using network connected audio endpoints or async USB DACs.

Do you recall the discussions we had on jitter and network connected Meridian endpoints? Well it's the same argument for Roon.

Audio data transmitted via asynchronous packets is immune to jitter, thus the endpoint is not affected.

Regards,
Carl

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