infiniteknight
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Hey guys,
I'm looking to purchase some audio gear for my gaming PC. I plan to use this with a Sennhesier Game zero (150 ohm impedance)
I was first about to get the Asus Xonar essence STX, but I heard there was driver problems and it caused BSODs (I use Win 8.1 pro 64bit)
So then I looked into external USB DACs/amps, and the Asus Xonar U7 caught my eye, since it seems like a high quality DAC and it says it can drive headphones up to 150 ohms. But reviews say the amp is lacking and apparenly even 80 ohm headphones sounded quiet which was worrying. (or am i misunderstanding something)
What I really would like is a nice sound solution that has virtual surround sound capability and that can drive 150 ohm cans.
Perhaps the Xonar U7 + O2 amp? (though an all in one would be preferable)
I'm looking to purchase some audio gear for my gaming PC. I plan to use this with a Sennhesier Game zero (150 ohm impedance)
I was first about to get the Asus Xonar essence STX, but I heard there was driver problems and it caused BSODs (I use Win 8.1 pro 64bit)
So then I looked into external USB DACs/amps, and the Asus Xonar U7 caught my eye, since it seems like a high quality DAC and it says it can drive headphones up to 150 ohms. But reviews say the amp is lacking and apparenly even 80 ohm headphones sounded quiet which was worrying. (or am i misunderstanding something)
What I really would like is a nice sound solution that has virtual surround sound capability and that can drive 150 ohm cans.
Perhaps the Xonar U7 + O2 amp? (though an all in one would be preferable)