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Awesome Donkey:
I really, really hope they add UAC2 support to the next Windows 10 update.
Seriously, Windows is more-or-less the last holdout OS without UAC2 support - even Android has UAC2 support! There's an open discussion/request for UAC2 support here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_devices/windows-support-for-usb-audio-20/0d633b9f-3193-4c63-8654-fb10b3614a04
mwillems:
--- Quote from: zenpmd on March 29, 2016, 12:44:44 pm ---Thanks so much for educating me. This is wonderful. A total idiot as PS Audio asked the "software guy" within his own organisation who couldnt say whether the Sprout has UAC2. HOW CAN THEY NOT KNOW THIS!?!
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If you didn't spell it out in your inquiry (USB audio class 2) they might have been been confused by the UAC2 acronym (some industry folks just call it "USB 2" which immediately leads to confusion between the audio and data standards). If you spelled it out and they still don't know, I'm not sure I'd want to buy a DAC from them.
According to their forums/ad literature, it's plug and play on Mac which suggests UAC2 support. So if I were forced to take a bet, I would probably bet on some kind of UAC2 compliance, but I certainly wouldn't bet $500 on it ;)
zenpmd:
Thanks so much mcwillems, you're the best. This is all so helpful.
By the way, I am new to Linux, and want to learn it properly - I know Arch is suprisingly good for this. Is there any particular way of going about it? I know the arch forums are not designed for noobs hence that verification check which a noob cannot answer, but is there any good guides other than their wiki to get up and running?
mwillems:
--- Quote from: zenpmd on March 29, 2016, 03:23:22 pm ---Thanks so much mcwillems, you're the best. This is all so helpful.
By the way, I am new to Linux, and want to learn it properly - I know Arch is suprisingly good for this. Is there any particular way of going about it? I know the arch forums are not designed for noobs hence that verification check which a noob cannot answer, but is there any good guides other than their wiki to get up and running?
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I would advise using the beginner's guide on the Arch wiki; it's really very step by step (but read it all first). That way you can get support on the Arch forums later (they don't support third party install guides). If you have trouble with the Arch wiki, keep trying and reading more until you sort it out. Take your time. The Arch forums can be quite helpful provided you specify your issue carefully and lay out all the steps you've taken. Arch requires a certain amount of maintenance and care to "do right," and it's better to work through it yourself. Many of the "easy arch installers" mangle things or don't call your attention to the fact that they're doing or not doing certain things at all.
Doing it using the Arch wiki method (especially the first time) is an important part of the learning experience. Arch can be tough for new users, but you'll learn a lot trying ;D
Awesome Donkey:
Arch is definitely a leap into the rabbit hole compared to other 'easier' distros like Debian and Ubuntu.
--- Quote from: mwillems on March 29, 2016, 06:02:21 pm ---Many of the "easy arch installers" mangle things or don't call your attention to the fact that they're doing or not doing certain things at all.
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Ugh, yeah, can't stress this one enough. I've read stories about Antergos, Evolution Linux and Architect Linux. Oh man, there was a lots of drama over the last two weeks with Architect all because of somebody making a bug report and the developer being very rude about it. The *only* Arch installer I've heard good things about is Arch-Anywhere, which I might have to download at some point and try it in a VM.
--- Quote from: mwillems on March 29, 2016, 06:02:21 pm ---Doing it using the wiki method (especially the first time) is an important part of the learning experience. Arch can be tough for new users, but you'll learn a lot trying ;D
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Couldn't agree with this more. The Arch way is the way to go with the first install.
However, I will say that MC works perfectly on Arch and looks perfectly with my custom Arc Theme skin I made for it. :D Arch + Gnome + Dash to Dock + Arc Theme + MC = eye candy. :D
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