Posts by jrmhng

I found out the uDac I was given was v1. For the price of free, it beats the on-board sound card right?   Quote: Originally Posted by Head Injury  It doesn't get trashed, it's actually praised quite a bit, but...

Does it seem that external DAC / amp manufacturers are charging outrageous prices then given the price of the components?   Quote: Originally Posted by yifu  Yep, cheapo DAC chips sell for around 3 dollars in...

  Maybe ask someone to help you out with a blind test first.   Quote: Originally Posted by Loquah  For what it's worth, I tested my Sony Vaio's onboard sound output this morning and was extremely...

My friend gifted me a NuForce uDac v1. Not a high-end device I realise.   I have tried it with 320 mp3s with my Monster Turbine Golds.   I 'think' it is more rounded / full-bodied / less tin-y compared to my on-board...

Quote: Originally Posted by Head Injury  If it's demonstrated and repeatable in blind studies, I'd believe it. I do expect the power of placebo and bias is far stronger than -110 dB jitter, though. Are...

Quote: Originally Posted by Head Injury  Because they think it matters, because of the bandwagon effect, because of a fear of digital audio, because they have the disposable income and it makes them feel more...

  Quote: Originally Posted by nikp    I use amps in both cases. :) And the results are significant. Remember, sound is a very subjective thing.     Well sound is...

Thanks for the answers.   So with a home PC, you guys have definitely noticed hissing and other interference?   With jitter, if it can't really be detected by the human ear, why does it make such a difference?

What is wrong with internal sound cards? I often see negative comments here about why on-board sound cards but never a detailed explanation as to why this is so and an external DAC may be superior. Can someone explain this to me or...

Could an admin move this to the portable amps forum? I put this in the wrong section. Thanks!