i think you have gone the right route by using PC as a source....if anyone out there tells you that CD player has better detail, then they have not really listen to a good PC audio .....PC audio has one of the best detail in the world (this is when compared to even the best set up such as DCS or Esoteric system)....they may not be as warm n analog as CD player but their detail is definitely out of this world....one good example is Linn....even they have stated that their network DAC is much better than their CD12 which is already regarded as one of the best cd player in the world.....but of cause all these comes with a price too......

* i mean using HDD as the source rather than the CD rom as source

This post has been edited by Fusion: Mar 23 2009, 01:17 PM

bro ...when talking bout PC sound ....there r a few things involve that you should know before making a comparison....

DO NOT use cd-rom as playback device.....the reason why everyone says PC is better is because CD-rom or CD player playback is real time playback ...even with the buffer ....the optic is not capable to picking up the bits in 100% accuracy ...that is why the DAC has an algorithm to correct the mistake.....but if you are to rip it to your hdd....using the software EAC, you can actually rip it to 100% accuracy because they will read the CD multiple time till its bitperfect....any playback from HDD is suppose to be 100% accuracy ...

another thing is, you need to install ASIO driver to your foobar in order to bypass the Window....everything you play using PC will actually go through the Window which will degrade the sound...the difference is actually quite huge if you are using ASIO drivers.....

try it with the ASIO driver with foobar200....you will realize that PC audio is superior...

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue41/ca_nugent.htm

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue22/nugent.htm

i think these 2 article are quite informative on Computer audio ...Please read it entirely before giving any comments on CD player Vs PC audio....