Hi, I'm currently running a x fi titanium > (optical out) nfb 3.1 > fiio e9.   Now, my question lies within setting the 'default device' (found inside the sounds option); there are two options that sound quite different - the 'speakers' and the 'spdif out'. If I set the default device as...

Hi, I'm relatively new to the whole 'audiophile' thing and need some recommendations on a new dac - budget is at around $200~$350 (I'm willing to stretch it a bit if it's worthwhile).   My audio gear consists of a dt990/600 ohm, fiio e9 and creative x fi titanium (non-hd); it is a pretty...