I'm in the same boat. I've been bouncing back a forth between getting the Xonar or the uDAC-2, but I think I like the uDAC-2 for the external volume controls.   I've been looking at the uDAC-2, but I had a question. Does the external volume knob on the uDAC-2 control Windows audio or does it...

Thanks for your guys' input! So, given a comparable DAC and soundcard, if the internal soundcard is subject to EMI, would a DAC always be a better choice? Or is this "personal preference/subjective" decision?   Two important concerns that I have are to purchase a setup that 1) has some form...

Hey everyone, this is my first post, I've been lurking for a couple of months and have decided to take the next step in improving my audio experience!   My current setup is an external soundcard, the Creative Labs SB1090 USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Audio System. I have a cheap pair...