Hey guys, I am wanting to do some amature recording, and I was contemplating getting the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Upon doing some research, I have found that it has a built in dac/amp. That being said, I am currently using the Schiit Magni/Modi. Would this be a downgrade in audio quality if I...

Long story short, I'm looking to buy a new DAC, (Possibly a DAC & amp) and I was wondering if there is any noticeable difference between an optical and USB DAC? (Primarily between the Optical/USB Schiit Modi) 

I have a relatively simple question. Would connecting the Schiit Modi (Optical version) to my motherboards' optical port sound just as good as if I connected the USB version of the Modi to my motherboards port? I'm asking this, because wouldn't using the optical port force me to use onboard...

I am using the Xonar DG with my Schiit Magni/Modi which connects to my HE400s. I have it set up like this so I can use dolby headphone as well as a dac/amp, but let's cut to the chase. Last night my headphones were working fine, but when I get on my computer today and go to watch netflix they...

I am looking to upgrade my audio setup, and was wondering if using the Xonar DG connected to the Schiit Magni/Modi combo via optical would be able support surround? Shouldn't the Xonar DG output Dolby Headphone 5.1 to the Modi, and then the Modi process the digital audio while still retaining...

Title says it all. I've been planning on upgrading my 'audio setup' for a while now, and I have narrowed my headphone choices down to the HE400s and the HD600s. I listen to a wide variety of genres, but I primarily listen to electronic, pop, and classical. I also will be gaming quiet a bit with...

I am planning on purchasing the HE-400s. Some of the reviews I read said they were uncomfortable. To remedy that, I planned on putting a new headband on it. Would this fit the 400s or would it be too...

I am looking to upgrade the audio system for my desktop. Currently, I have the Astro A40s and Astro Mixamp; I plan on buying the Xonar DG and connecting it via optical cable to the Schiit Magni Modi combo. By doing this I should I achieve Dolby virtual surround sound while gaming and still have...

I'm planning on purchasing a new pair of headphones for my computer.(HE-400s or AKG K712s) I will mainly be listening to music and gaming. I was wondering if I should invest in a DAC/Amp combo, or if the mixamp would sound as good as the dac/amp. I already have the mixamp, but would have no...

I have been looking into getting a new pair of headphones to go with a Schiit Magni/Modi combo connected via optical to the Xonar DG for surround sound, and I'm strongly considering the AKG K712s. I was wondering, however, if they were really worth $350+ or if theirswould be a better more cost...

I have recently been looking into purchasing a new pair of headphones and a DAC/Amp for music and gaming. However, I quickly realized that a DAC couldn't output surround sound. So someone suggested to me that I put an internal sound card in, like the Xonar DG/X, and then connect my DAC/Amp to it...

Title says it all. So I was planning on upgrading to a DAC/Amp, until I found out that you couldn't run surround sound through them. The only other option I'm left with is a sound card, but I've read some pretty bad stuff about internal sound cards. So that brought me to an external sound card...

I have been considering purchasing a new sound card or a DAC amp combo, but I'm unsure of which one would suit my needs better for gaming? Does a DAC amp combo provide surround sound?

I am planning on purchasing the AKG K712s and a DAC/Amp to go with them. However, I am unsure of what DAC/Amp combo I should go with. I would prefer to have a tube amp, and keep the price price under $300. I have looked into the Schiit Vali Modi combo, but the Vali seems to have mixed reviews...

I'm looking for a new pair of headphones to go with my computer, and have narrowed my choices down to the Akg K712s and the Beyer DT990s. I, personally, lean towards the K712's, but wanted a second opinion. I will mainly use these for listening to music and gaming. Which do would be my better...