mojo
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I upgraded to Windows 10 recently and my old soundcard, an Onkyo, stopped working. No drivers. On-board sound seems to be broken. I decided to get a Nobsound ES9018 / ES9023 PD01 off eBay. It's okay but sounds a bit "thin" compared to my old set up. I don't know what the issue is exactly, maybe recessed mids? A bit of EQ hasn't helped.
I have a HEADFIVE amp and a few different pairs of headphones. Sennheiser 495, Fischer FA-011, some ATs I need to get out of the drawer, nothing too fancy. I was happy with the sound from the Onkyo.
I could fit another PCIe/PCI card, but I thought a USB DAC would be good because I might go laptop only in future. I'd take either a straight up DAC, or one with a headphone amp built in as long as it has line out as well.
Any recommendations? Sub 100 would be ideal but I can go higher if it's really worth it.
I have a HEADFIVE amp and a few different pairs of headphones. Sennheiser 495, Fischer FA-011, some ATs I need to get out of the drawer, nothing too fancy. I was happy with the sound from the Onkyo.
I could fit another PCIe/PCI card, but I thought a USB DAC would be good because I might go laptop only in future. I'd take either a straight up DAC, or one with a headphone amp built in as long as it has line out as well.
Any recommendations? Sub 100 would be ideal but I can go higher if it's really worth it.