Just needed some clarification of which will be the better way to go. Buy a DAC/AMP - and use the DAC. (if i dont use the soundcard it still has to be plugged in to give me the optical out tho, does this matter?) or Buy an AMP and use the soundcard as a DAC? Both with HD595's for...

  Hey guys first post :)   Been looking about the site for a few months now, and finally decided I wanted to purchase some new cans and an amp and or dac...   My main question is with the items I wish to buy what would be the best way to set it up, or even get something different.  ...