EMU0404 or M-Audio Revolution 7.1??
Oct 17, 2004 at 7:28 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 13
mico730

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Hi,
I'm planning to upgrade my soundcard...which one of the two is better??

Thanks
 
Oct 17, 2004 at 7:35 AM Post #2 of 13
people say the 0404 is better... but you will need to get new cables and plugging most headphones directly into the 0404 isnt ideal, so translation... the 0404 is a better move if you have an amp


EDIT: its helpful to you and us if you list your current setup in your post or your profile
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Oct 17, 2004 at 8:06 AM Post #3 of 13
The revo is very comparable to the Chaintech AV710, which costs only $26. You might want to make your decision based on that choice instead.
 
Oct 17, 2004 at 3:35 PM Post #4 of 13
Sound quality wise, the 0404 is better than the Revo. No contest.
 
Oct 17, 2004 at 4:59 PM Post #5 of 13
how about Chaintech AV710 vs 0404??? still 0404 better???

btw, i'm using a DIY headphone amp. with my AKG271s..
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Oct 17, 2004 at 5:09 PM Post #6 of 13
Quote:

Originally Posted by mico730
how about Chaintech AV710 vs 0404??? still 0404 better???

btw, i'm using a DIY headphone amp. with my AKG271s..
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Yes 0404 is better.
 
Oct 17, 2004 at 6:24 PM Post #7 of 13
Yes, the 0404 is better, but pricier. That's the only reason the AV710 can compete. There's just no point getting the revo considering the 0404 is better at the same price point.
 
Oct 18, 2004 at 12:27 PM Post #8 of 13
What about the Revo 5.1?

Tis superior to the 7.1 (in spec/sound/DAC's etc) and cheaper.

(ie its 8ch DAC (only 6ch used) is superior to the 2ch "1/2 decent" DAC on the 7.1, but available on all channels, like the Chaintech the 7.1 has cheap poorer DAC on the additional channels, the 5.1 does not + better 2ch too boot).
 
Oct 20, 2004 at 5:35 AM Post #9 of 13
Thank you all for your suggestions..i think i'm gonna get a 0404....

now i hv another question...i use my headphone to listen to music...while use my speaker to do gaming....is it possible to plug them both to the 0404 without switching the cables when i switch from gaming to music playback??? do you guys suggest using the slpitter?? like this one:

here
 
Mar 11, 2005 at 12:19 PM Post #10 of 13
Quote:

Originally Posted by mico730
Thank you all for your suggestions..i think i'm gonna get a 0404....

now i hv another question...i use my headphone to listen to music...while use my speaker to do gaming....is it possible to plug them both to the 0404 without switching the cables when i switch from gaming to music playback??? do you guys suggest using the slpitter?? like this one:

here



Ihave wondered the same thing.Will that splitter work?
 
Mar 11, 2005 at 12:59 PM Post #11 of 13
Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonfed
What about the Revo 5.1?

Tis superior to the 7.1 (in spec/sound/DAC's etc) and cheaper.

(ie its 8ch DAC (only 6ch used) is superior to the 2ch "1/2 decent" DAC on the 7.1, but available on all channels, like the Chaintech the 7.1 has cheap poorer DAC on the additional channels, the 5.1 does not + better 2ch too boot).


all 8 channels are used on Revo 5.1.. 6 for speaker outs and 2 for headphone out, all independent.. and yes it is better than Revo 7.1..
 
Mar 11, 2005 at 1:56 PM Post #12 of 13
Quote:

Originally Posted by mico730
Thank you all for your suggestions..i think i'm gonna get a 0404....

now i hv another question...i use my headphone to listen to music...while use my speaker to do gaming....is it possible to plug them both to the 0404 without switching the cables when i switch from gaming to music playback??? do you guys suggest using the slpitter?? like this one:

here


What headphones, headphone amp, and speakers are you using?

Getting a new soundcard will not give you much if any increase in sound quality if you don't have the rest to support a good source.
 
Mar 16, 2005 at 7:22 PM Post #13 of 13
I'm using porta corda and a DIY amp who's made by my friend, for headphone, I'm using K271s with zu cable and UM2, and for speaker I'm using some altec lancing ones...just for gaming tho...

btw, I'm going to DIY a cable for my Emu-0404 which hv two phono plugs and two mini jacks...so will have the same effect as a splitter~
 
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