Pixel Eater
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I had once read that the Auzentech X-Fi Prelude did not enjoy as high quality an output as the X-Meridian did.
Speaking strictly in terms of analog stereo with both cards having the same opamp, has anyone been able to detect a loss of quality either by ear or with synthetic testing? My emphasis is on lossless music, followed by dvd audio (s/pdif), then games, but when people suggest the meridian for that sort of thing, they never give a reason, so I'm left wondering.
I don't really understand how the build of a quality soundcard affects s/pdif output. Would I expect any difference between the two cards for s/pdif, or does that output rely on my home theater receiver?
I'm trying to determine whether I need to track down a used X-Meridian or if the Prelude can offer every bit as much fidelity.
Speaking strictly in terms of analog stereo with both cards having the same opamp, has anyone been able to detect a loss of quality either by ear or with synthetic testing? My emphasis is on lossless music, followed by dvd audio (s/pdif), then games, but when people suggest the meridian for that sort of thing, they never give a reason, so I'm left wondering.
I don't really understand how the build of a quality soundcard affects s/pdif output. Would I expect any difference between the two cards for s/pdif, or does that output rely on my home theater receiver?
I'm trying to determine whether I need to track down a used X-Meridian or if the Prelude can offer every bit as much fidelity.