Blast. I decided to buy the recommended DAC/AMP over the weekend, but when I came here to check it had been sold like 6 hours prior. I snoozed and losed.   I'll keep an eye out for the same unit, but any other recommendations? Maybe a Modi and Magni will be similar?

  Great. I think that's exactly what I needed clarified. Thanks. I will definitely consider that unit, but I'd love to hear more suggestions.   Would the Realtek's digital out be considered no different than a higher quality card? I understand the signal is digital, so that's not an issue...

What would that mean for virtual surround sound?

Hello everyone!   I have some PC166s that have served me well for about 6 years, but they've developed a short in the mic boom, and I haven't had any success fixing it. I figure it's a good time for an upgrade, maybe a bit more than just new headphones.    A fan of the Sennheiser brand, and...