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Best way to connect a Audio-GD Compass to computer?

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Looking at buying an audio-gd compass for my ad700s for an increase in sound quality and potential volume. Anyway wondering what would be the best way to connect it to my desktop since I only have the integrated soundcard with a 3.5mm jack so I'm guessing I must use usb unless there is another way?
post #2 of 4
Most probably using USB.
Since that bypass the computers built in DAC and use the Compass' built in DAC instead.
post #3 of 4
The Compass is discontinued. The replacement for it is the Audio-gd FUN. I would read a bit about it, although I am sure it is just as good as the compass. I would also recommend connecting it through your computers USB port. I have mine connected to my computer using an optical output from a Creative Audigy 2 ZS PCMIA card. You may want to look into getting a sound card with an optical output if you want to fully utilize the DAC in the FUN. It is also possible to get a sound card that has high quality analog sound.
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Originally Posted by arcer63 View Post

The Compass is discontinued. The replacement for it is the Audio-gd FUN. I would read a bit about it, although I am sure it is just as good as the compass. I would also recommend connecting it through your computers USB port. I have mine connected to my computer using an optical output from a Creative Audigy 2 ZS PCMIA card. You may want to look into getting a sound card with an optical output if you want to fully utilize the DAC in the FUN. It is also possible to get a sound card that has high quality analog sound.


Why is soundcard needed for DAC? Isn't Onboard good enough?

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