[Carlitos714]

Ok guy, here is my current set up on my pc
 
Beyerdynamic DT 880 250 ohm version powered by a Harman Kardon AVR330.
 
I have a Asus Xonar DX running in my HTPC. Will the Xonar benefit me if I install it on my computer?
 
I have the pc connected to the receiver via coaxial sound cable.

 

[Carlitos714]

i just connected my xonar to the receiver and I did not notice anything at all! So yeah there is no benefit at all in my case

 

[NamelessPFG]

If you have no need for Dolby Digital Live (re-encodes any PCM source greater than two channels into Dolby Digital, notably games), Dolby Headphone or EAX emulation, there won't be any benefit because the receiver is acting as your DAC.
 
(Oh, wait, I almost forgot: Xonar cards can't output Dolby Headphone-processed audio over S/PDIF for some reason.)

 

[Carlitos714]

Quote:

If you have no need for Dolby Digital Live (re-encodes any PCM source greater than two channels into Dolby Digital, notably games), Dolby Headphone or EAX emulation, there won't be any benefit because the receiver is acting as your DAC.
 
(Oh, wait, I almost forgot: Xonar cards can't output Dolby Headphone-processed audio over S/PDIF for some reason.)

yup. I hooked them up, and I did not notice any difference. thank you for the reply