Explain to total Noob the options to run laptop into stereo
Long time member of this forum but haven't posted in years. I'd like to upgrade my ancient transport / dac with a laptop as source but don't know the 1st thing in going about it. My stereo is unique in that I'm not using a receiver / pre-amp instead I use a single-ended triode 45 amp w/volume control straight into a DAC [that also has volume control capabilities]. I'd like to upgrade the dac as it's the weakest link in my system. I'm confused about wire vs USB vs squeezebox and what kind of soundcard provides the best audio. My objective is the best sound possible. What are my options? Thanks in advance.