I've had an EMU 0404 since 2005 or so.  There are two PCB models for this card, 8850, and 8852.  I have 8852.  This card also used two different yet similar DACs, the AKM4395, and AKM4396.  Mine has the AKM4395.   I currently have the 0404 installed in my file server.  I use an X-Fi Titanium...

hi, lately i decided to buy myself some new pc speakers and probably a sound card ( since i dont have one). im looking for a 2.1 speaker system. Ideally one of the speakers would have a mini-jack entry so i can plug in my headphones (atm-m50). i dont know what else to add, looking for...

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My friend gave me his old Xtreme Music to replace my Xtreme Audio, and it doesn't have a choice to change sample rate in the Creative Audio panel, so I changed it in Windows' to 192khz, 24-bit because I read this card drives 192khz with 2/2.1 (I have 2.1), but up to 96khz with more speakers. The...

I am going to buy very soon my first audiophile headphones for pc gaming and movie watching, I own an external sound card with 3D CMSS (similar to Dolby Headphones) called the "xi-fi go pro"   http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Soundblaster-Audio-System-SB1290/dp/B0044DEDC0/ref=sr_1_1?    ...

Hi Guys   i`m a newbie at all this Audio stuff    currently, my Desktop PC is this model http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01665626&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3889579#N33     it came fitted with this internal soundcard which i`m not...

I have a budget of $200   I need it to have an Optical in and an Optical out because they are plugging into my 5.1 home theater receiver and the is the best input it has. The optical in is so I can plug my 360 or PS3 into the card.   I will use it for 70% games, 25% movies, and 5% music...

I've tried to do as much research on my own as I could before starting this thread because I know the thread topic is way too broad to begin approaching.   So here's what I have:   - FL Studio 10 - Roland Cakewalk A500 Pro MIDI Keyboard - A computer (16GB of ram, i5 2500...

I was wondering if anyone can suggest the best portable usb sound card for my laptop? I prefer it be as small as the X-Fi GO, but i heard that there is often a static problem involved with that sound card. Any suggestions? (preferably usb stick sized like the x-fi go). It will be mainly used to...

Hey! I have a HDSPe AIO card and was wondering how you guys would suggest hooking up my setup. I Have: -Xbox 360 5.1 Surround Sound (Optical) -Windows 8 Games/Movies 5.1, Music in 2.1 -VST in Cubase going to RME's ASIO -RME HDSPe AIO with AI4S and AO4s (4 additional input and outputs) ..That I...

There is an odd static hiss coming from the card, it is especially apparent when I turn mic boost on.  I've even purchased a new card to ensure it wasn't just a bad card, and I get the exact same problem Other things I've tried: Turn the GPU fan down (no difference) Give it its own...

Gaming: Xonar DG(front panel) ---> Headphone   Music: Xonar DG (optical out) ---> DAC ---> Amp ---> Headphone   Movie: Xonar DG (RCA Out) ---> Logitech 5.1 X-540 Speakers   are there any problem for my setup??

Hi guys! I'm new in this website and I have some doubts.   I dont know how to configure my new xonar xense sound card and respective headphones (Sennheiser PC-350)   I've downloaded the last drivers but the problem is that I dont know how to configure it, it has too many options :s  ...

Is there a significant difference in features between the entry level Xonar cards like the DGX vs the higher end cards like the Xonar Essence STX or the Creative Xi-Fi Titanium HD if all you care about it sound through headphones?     While I do have an analog output to a receiver to power...

Hi,   It's been a while since my last post here. I avoided head-fi (for economical reason) and managed to save myself some money and built a new PC earlier this month.   I need help on deciding an amp and/or sound card for $200. This time, budget is strictly $200 or under (if possible).  ...

So I am looking for a new sound card in the range of about 100-200 bucks. I'll say 150 for goodness sake. :D I will be using it for gaming and classic rock mostly. Games - All kinds of games: RPGs, Shooters, Hack n slash, Horror, etc. Any game you can think of I want this sound card to excel at...

First up, apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've been trying to research what I can for a while now but this site is still rather overwhelming!   So right now I have nothing. I have an ipod, a PC using the mobo for sound and some cheap generic headphones. I should point out that...

I have been doing this, but don't understand why, let alone why anyone else is. Why are we buying a soundcard with a DAC inside, only to use coax or optical and hook it to an external DAC? Why don't we just use the analog outs to an amp?   also   Are they both decoding, or what?    

Hey everyone, I was wondering if connecting the computer soundcard (from the motherboard) with a 1/8 jack to a Pioneer Reciever to the CD input with (RCA) would enhance the audio.  I plan to use my ATH-m50s to plug into the Pioneer headphone jack.  

  Stumbled upon this site by chance and feeling like a very lucky guy. Wealth of knowledge here that I fully intend to tap into and hopefully contribute to over time.   Because I intend to plug these into the PC sound card initially, I'm posting in the 'Computer Audio' section hope that's...

Just wondering if, based on the above "chain", there would be any need to buy a "better" sound card like the STX or Titanium HD?   I *think* the answer is "no", since the U3 is the "DAC" and provides Dolby Digital Live for surround sound gaming through the headphones, and the O2 drives the...

Hi, Need a recommendation on a USB soundcard for gaming and music (all kinds - classical - pop - rock - jazz) so i can use it on my home and work computer (no problem with drivers - can install anywhere) I'm not a super audiophile but I do care about quality and noise (background of...

Hello Everyone, I've been lurking for a while and finally took the plunge and created an account.   I bought my first decent pair of headphones, as stated the HD 598s, and use them for both gaming and music.  I'm thinking about adding an amp, just to see how much better they would sound -...

I am looking for an inexpensive sound card to amp headphones around 80 ohms.  Dolby Headphone would be a plus (for headphone surround), but I don't necessarily need Dolby Live functionality as I am not planning to hook up to surround receiver to need encoding for optical out.  Just looking to...

Do they have the same purpose?