Intel® Desktop Board DN2800MT
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No but I've used the DQ77KB which is a thin mini ITX that you can put your own proc in. It's a fantastic form factor which allows you to build ultra small computers.
MyCattMaxx
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I am curious as to the quality of the digital audio output for a touch screen jukebox project I am slowly working on.
I am liking the power draw about 11 watts at load running with ssd, add more for a platter drive and it can run on 8-19 volts which would make it perfect for someone wanting one for use in a car.
I am liking the power draw about 11 watts at load running with ssd, add more for a platter drive and it can run on 8-19 volts which would make it perfect for someone wanting one for use in a car.
I think it'll be fine man
PCunicorn
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I don't know, but due to the low power draw, size, and price of the board, I would say that the audio output isn't going to be very good at all. Maybe it would be just okay for low powered speakers, but other than that I wouldn't expect much. Can't you get a low powered sound card?
if your wanting to use it for a jukebox project, dont worry about the low quality audio. you can get a mini stereo amp to power the speakers you choose to put in it. you could get it to sound real nice if you get the right speaker/amp combination. the output the motherboard puts out will be fine for this kind of configuration. just leave the Operating Systems volume in the middle or 3/4 the way up, so you dont get no distortion from the motherboards audio, and then run its outputs to the amps inputs and use the amps volume from then on in...you will be good to go. its the same thing as hooking up your ipod or mp3 player to your docking station or car/home theatre...the output on ipods and mp3 players are very low in power, but when you plug them into the docking station ect ect, it sounds fine/great, cuz its being powered by the source its being plugged into, and using the mps player as a source of signal.
MyCattMaxx
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Well, it will also be hooked up to a very high end audio system.
That is why I'm curious about the digital links.
I really don't care about the on board analog audio because I will be using a DAC on the pre-amp.
Signal to noise ratio, dynamic range and distortion levels are what I am concerned about.
That is why I'm curious about the digital links.
I really don't care about the on board analog audio because I will be using a DAC on the pre-amp.
Signal to noise ratio, dynamic range and distortion levels are what I am concerned about.
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well then you can stop worrying. if your going to be using the digital link, their will be little to no distortion. you will be fine, for sure, since digital is always better signal to noise ratio, than analogue. granted, if the sound card on the board was better it would sound better of course and really make your high end audio system be that much better, but reguardless, its digital signal is going to a highend amp, so it should take care of things just nicley