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(Asus STX) vs (Asus DX + SCHIIT Magni)
Headphone i am using :DT880 250ohms
Thanks in Advance
Headphone i am using :DT880 250ohms
Thanks in Advance
Thanks for the advice but why ? i understand they use the same dac in soundcard what is the difference between the stx amp to the magni?
Its not just the DAC, but better analog (the A in D/A Converter) components are used in the STX too, giving you the best quality of sound between those two options. Secondly, the amp in the STX is quite good and you can even tweak it with some user replaceable OP amps.
Its not just the DAC, but better analog (the A in D/A Converter) components are used in the STX too, giving you the best quality of sound between those two options.
Secondly, the amp in the STX is quite good and you can even tweak it with some user replaceable OP amps.
The "better analog components" on the STX do not actually make a real, audible difference, and in some aspects the cheaper card even measures better. But the line output quality should not be an issue in practice with either (assuming no interference, ground loops, or other problems). The headphone amplifier is more important.
The TPA6120 headphone amplifier is in fact the weaker part of the card. With a good external amplifier, the Xonar DX can very well outperform the STX. But with the DT880-250, it does not make much difference, and the STX might be preferred because it is more practical and overall cheaper.
Thank you for the info .. Ill just stick with the stx and maybe get a external amp in the future if i feel the need ... also what OP amps are recommended for the dt880 in case i want to replace the standard ones..?