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post #16 of 18
2/9/11 at 3:32am
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As it turns out, I'm screwed because my computer does not accept uprgrades. Is there a way to get a direct, digital line out when my laptop's only output is VGA (video) and USB? I don't want to use a DAC if I can avoid it, because I have an amp with a built in DAC. Is there a cheap external sound card that will have a direct line out and connect to the PC via USB?

 

I really do appreciate all the input so far.



Are you listening? I just posted about a cheap external sound card that will  connect to your amp's built in DAC (optical) and connect to your PC via USB. It's called a Creative Sound Blaster X-FI HD. It also will send digital, from digital or analog source, to the  computer. This allows you to get vinyl onto the computer, etc.

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post #17 of 18
2/9/11 at 8:02am
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I am listening, and I guess my last question was a little off since I am not that knowledgeable regarding these components, but the main point was that I wanted a CHEAP adapter. I know that your suggestion would work, and that the Creative Sound Blaster X-FI HD is relatively cheap, but I still didn't want to spend $90 on it if I could avoid it. So, I asked again. Still, thanks for the advice sterling1.

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Originally Posted by Arc6 View Post

As it turns out, I'm screwed because my computer does not accept uprgrades. Is there a way to get a direct, digital line out when my laptop's only output is VGA (video) and USB? I don't want to use a DAC if I can avoid it, because I have an amp with a built in DAC. Is there a cheap external sound card that will have a direct line out and connect to the PC via USB?

 

I really do appreciate all the input so far.



Are you listening? I just posted about a cheap external sound card that will  connect to your amp's built in DAC (optical) and connect to your PC via USB. It's called a Creative Sound Blaster X-FI HD. It also will send digital, from digital or analog source, to the  computer. This allows you to get vinyl onto the computer, etc.

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post #18 of 18
2/15/11 at 10:39am
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Just an update:

 

I finally got the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II USB Analog & Digital Audio Adapter that matbhuvi recommended. It sounds amazing and works great. Straight out of the computer the analog output already sounds better, and louder. But, I run it optically through my amp, which was the original intention, and it works perfectly for the price of $23.

 

Thanks for all the input.

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