Posts by 0V3RC10CK3D

Okay, i'm ready to buy something now, about $300 is my budget, mainly looking for an external USB DAC, something with a lineout? I don't want to double amp it.

Is that line out amped?

Went to the May 5th show at the Showbox in Seattle Going to the Sept 29th show at the WAMU theater in Seattle Greatest band ever.

I'd like to buy a DAC that's compatible with the system I already have. probably a couple hundred if necessary, but the 1212m looks good unless someone can recommend me a better option for around the same price.

I Only had the soundcard drivers installed due to it feeling like there was tons of bloatware, I'll reinstall the rest of the settings and test it. I'm currently using my 1/8" to RCA cable in the line out jack on the back of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by poo I think your main priority is to find the source of the 'static' you mention and correct it before purchasing any more gear. That you didn't mention this originally is a concern! Using...

Quote: Originally Posted by 003 0V3RC10CK3D.... are you from the UT2004 forums? Yes, I was on the ATARI UT2004 forums, and I had my own site UTForums.com and i'm all over everywhere. =)

What kind of external DAC would you recommend? I hear too much static in quiet parts of songs. And the music doesn't sound detailed enough.

Is the X-Fi that bad? Would an EMU or M-Audio product be better? Which? Am I not listening to high enough quality music? Right of CD's is pretty good right? What about the volume settings for the PC? How do I tell with 0.0% dB...

My current setup is as follows Creative X-Fi Platinum Soundcard in my computer Blue Jeans Cable BJC MSA-1 1/4" to RCA's Gilmore Lite w/ DPS + Zu Birth power cable HD-650 Headphones w/ stock cable What can I do to improve...