dave_pass
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Hello, I’ve read a bunch of sound card reviews but I feel many of the popular cards have features I don't need. I’m not a gamer and don’t use my computer for dvd watching. I’m just a music guy (err, junkie).
Any advice on which sound card is best for just plain music (my budget is ~$150)? I’d like something that will sound decent by itself but will serve me well as I build out my system.
Which leads me to ask…below is my realistic, not perfect, upgrade path. Any thoughts on the order/items?
1. upgrade soundcard - $150
2. buy Senn HD595 or 650 - $325
3a. headphone amp (Dared mp-5 possibly) - $500
or
3b. headphone amp - $400
3c. standalone dac - $300
4. get 2nd job.
I currently listen to Sony V6’s out of the headphone out port of some old Aiwa SC-A78 speakers sourced from an ADI SoundMax motherboard integrated soundcard. I know, I know. Please be kind, I’ve just started on the path to enlightenment.
cheers, Dave
Any advice on which sound card is best for just plain music (my budget is ~$150)? I’d like something that will sound decent by itself but will serve me well as I build out my system.
Which leads me to ask…below is my realistic, not perfect, upgrade path. Any thoughts on the order/items?
1. upgrade soundcard - $150
2. buy Senn HD595 or 650 - $325
3a. headphone amp (Dared mp-5 possibly) - $500
or
3b. headphone amp - $400
3c. standalone dac - $300
4. get 2nd job.
I currently listen to Sony V6’s out of the headphone out port of some old Aiwa SC-A78 speakers sourced from an ADI SoundMax motherboard integrated soundcard. I know, I know. Please be kind, I’ve just started on the path to enlightenment.
cheers, Dave