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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thank you for the recommendation, hero.   Actually, I never had any issues with volume with my Shure 840, even when they were driven by the motherboard chip. My system volume level (Windows 8.1) is at about 40% and I sometimes even have to lower the volume on specific individual applications...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thank you hero,   I'm indeed considering adding an AMP or a DAC+AMP (depending on price, value, and a availability).   I've heard good things about the Objective2 from Mayflower Electronics, but there is quite a lot to choose from in different price points so I would have to research the...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thanks pleblanc,   I actually ended up buying the Sabre U2 and currently using it for about 3 weeks or so. Everything worked out-of-the-box for me on Windows 8.1 (just had to change it to be the default audio output source), and I agree that it is money well spent.   The difference is less...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    I heard something a little alarming yesterday that I hope you will be able to help clarify. Someone told me that I will not be able to hear anything through the USB connected DAC (and the headphones connected to it) when playing videos or games (which is less relevant for me as I'm not using...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thanks guys, your help is really appreciated.   I need to look into some of the latest options that you have suggested, maybe read some reviews and comparisons about them.   Due to my lack of experience I'm looking to test the water, if only to get some solid reference point, but I would...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    I will be using the Sure SRH840 (44 Ohms impedance). I know that an amp might change things and that testing the system sans amp could lead to the wrong conclusion, but I was under the impression that plugging an easy to drive headphones to a DAC should give me a general idea. I'm perfectly...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thank you, @money4me247.   I actually stumbled upon your discussion before. It is a great source of information, and this is what pointed me towards researching the different chips. From you research, did you have any conclusion about which DAC chip(s) is considered preferable in this point in...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thank you, @money4me247.   I actually stumbled upon your discussion before. It is a great source of information, and this is what pointed me towards researching the different chips. From you research, did you have any conclusion about which DAC chip(s) is considered preferable in this point in...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Thank you for you answer, manbear.   The financial risk it indeed small and I'm not worried about that, I just wanted to make sure that I don't buy something that is generally known to be no better than what I already have.   As to the quality, I don't expect the DAC to work miracles. I'm...
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    Will the Sabre U2 Async be a noticable upgrade over the onboard Realtek ALC889A chip?

    Hello Everyone,   I assume that the answer to the above question is yes, but please allow me to give some background. I'm new to the world of better audio quality. I'm currently using the Sure SRH840 (44 Ohms impedance) that are plugged into the motherboard, but looking to upgrade my...
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