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post #1 of 7
11/18/11 at 2:38pm
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I have a fairly decent portable setup (see sig) and have been thinking about utilizing my PC's sound capabilities a little more. My main PC has a Soundblaster Audigy in it. It is about 3 years old. I vaguely remember paying more for the best sound card offered with this box at the time. Then I kind of forgot it was even in there. Is the Audigy a good card? I currently have the SB output going to a low quality stereo amp (Sherwood) to a pair of RadioShack Optimus speakers. I'm thinking I could take the SB out, send it through my TTVJ Slim, and into my Senns and be happy. (My TTVJ does not have the DAC, but I would be using the DAC on the SB, which I'm hoping is a good one) Any suggestions?

 

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post #2 of 7
11/19/11 at 10:33pm

In a word, I'd say no. I think it's time for an upgrade on the sound card, buddy. IMO, you should spring for an Asus Xonar Essence STX, and bypass your portable rig all together.

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post #3 of 7
11/20/11 at 12:01am

I am sort of interested in this topic as well.  Would it be wise to just grab an inexpensive external DAC and use it along with the portable amp that he already has?  I am not too familiar with USB DACs but I assume finding one better than the Audigy shouldn't be too hard or expensive and the TTVJ should drive the 650s pretty well. 

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post #4 of 7
11/20/11 at 6:52am
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Originally Posted by J.Pocalypse View Post

In a word, I'd say no. I think it's time for an upgrade on the sound card, buddy. IMO, you should spring for an Asus Xonar Essence STX, and bypass your portable rig all together.



Thanks for the tip. Since so much of my time is spent at a PC (I'm a software developer) I don't know why my portable is my main source. That card looks great, and I like the fact that it can drive my Senns directly.

 

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post #5 of 7
11/20/11 at 6:53am
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Originally Posted by lc0756 View Post

I am sort of interested in this topic as well.  Would it be wise to just grab an inexpensive external DAC and use it along with the portable amp that he already has?  I am not too familiar with USB DACs but I assume finding one better than the Audigy shouldn't be too hard or expensive and the TTVJ should drive the 650s pretty well. 



I think I'm starting to regret not getting the DAC on my TTVJ....

 

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post #6 of 7
11/20/11 at 8:51am
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I think I'm starting to regret not getting the DAC on my TTVJ....

 



I feel the same way after purchasing my Stepdance.  However, I am probably going to grab a used HRT Streamer II so I can at least make use of my portable amp. 

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post #7 of 7
11/20/11 at 4:11pm

My computer does not use a sound card. I use the on board sound with an Mini3 seems to power my sennheiser HD 205's pretty well when I'm not using headphones I have an old pair of Altec Lansing  speakers they sound better then the one's made today.

 

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