Hi, Back in December I ordered the FA-011 from gd-audiobase since I had heard so many good things about them. From what I had read, they seemed to be perfectly suited to me. I waited two months for them to arrive and they never did. gd-audiobase refunded me and I will never again do any...

Quote: Haha this sums up my experience so-far perfectly and that last point is one of the reasons I'm hesitant. But either way today I bought Fischer Audio FA-011 and external usb soundblaster x-fi HD and I guess the rest of my journey depends mostly on my experience with that equipment...

So I recently discovered this amazing community here at Head-Fi and it made me feel like going out and buying a sweet pair of headphones with all the dressings. I researched everything I needed to get for my current budget and setup, but now before I make any concrete decisions/purchases I'm...

Quote: Quote: Haha ya i wish, unfortunately budget and no free PCIe slot is kind of limiting me on what i can get. Although i dont think im being too stingy on entry level equipment:  

OKAY here's what I'm settling on:   Fischer Audio FA-011   Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD 24-bit 96KHz USB Interface Sound Card   Does anyone having any warning/comments on this setup? Does anyone else have experience with any of these items or a combo of them both?   Thank you...

I was mistaken; my wifi card is taking up the PCI slot, not the PCIe slot. The PCIe slot is being blocked by my graphics card.   Ya that's what I was thinking of doing too but i can't seem to find a decent PCI sound card that has a built in amp that can compensate for the FA-011's 160ohm...

I'm thinking of replacing my gigabyte 2.4GHz AirCruiser G PCI Adapter at 54Mbps with a 300Mbps usb Rosewill adapter: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166037 In order to make room for a new sound card (Probably Xonar DG although im open to other suggestions). So I...

Well I'm using a micro ATX board and my big-ass graphics card in the PCIe x 2.0 slot is hogging the PCI slot and I have my wireless card in the PCI-express slot so I'll check out what the usb sound card scene has to offer then   Thanks for all the info though guys I really appreciate it!

Hey guys, I'm currently thinking of purchasing the ASUS XONAR_DG 5.1 Channels PCI Interface Xonar DG Sound Card But the only problem is that I don't have a free PCI slot on my motherboard. I do have some limited experience in PC building so installing a new motherboard with an extra PCI...

Ok only one problem. I don't currently have a free PCi slot for the Xonar and I'd rather not spend 80-100$ on a new motherboard on top of the price of the card. Would an equivalent solution be to get a DAC/Headphone Amp usb combo? I'm definitely leaning heavily towards the Fischer FA-011 now too...

Haha it's funny you should mention the Xonar DG, it's in my newegg.ca cart as we speak ;) Just out of curiosity though, it says something along the lines of it can give 5.1 surround sound to any set of headphones. Is this true or am I massively ignorant? Edit: Actual quote: "Dolby Headphone...

Ya after doing some research i think I'd love to go the way of the Panasonic RP-HTF600-S since that would leave me some extra cash for a sound card, but unfortunately amazon.com DOESN'T SHIP TO CANADA D:<   Thanks for the suggestions so far guys, keep 'em coming :D

Hey Head-fi, I heard you guys were the authority on everything sound related so here I am in dire need of your help.   I've already scoured the forums for a solution to my problems but alas I live in the wintery wastes of Canada and can't catch a break for my life. Most of the...