Kevbo
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if i were to buy one what would the benefits be?
my current card is a creative sound blaster z
and help would be apreciated
my current card is a creative sound blaster z
and help would be apreciated
Do i need a DAC if i already have a decent sound card?
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No you don't.
Benefits would be that an external dac converts the digital signal separately from the computer so less possibility of less electromagnetic interference from the computer.
info link about dacs.
http://stereos.about.com/od/accessoriesheadphones/a/externalDACs.htm
old threads discussing the difference:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/575103/soundcard-vs-dac
http://www.head-fi.org/t/658413/sound-card-vs-external-dac
Blind testing reveals that it is difficult to tell between a dac vs sound card. Perhaps if there is a specific function that a DAC provides that your sound card does not, it may be worth it.
http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/threads/onboard-vs-dac-vs-sound-card-audio-myths-actually-debunked.1097452/
Benefits would be that an external dac converts the digital signal separately from the computer so less possibility of less electromagnetic interference from the computer.
info link about dacs.
http://stereos.about.com/od/accessoriesheadphones/a/externalDACs.htm
old threads discussing the difference:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/575103/soundcard-vs-dac
http://www.head-fi.org/t/658413/sound-card-vs-external-dac
Blind testing reveals that it is difficult to tell between a dac vs sound card. Perhaps if there is a specific function that a DAC provides that your sound card does not, it may be worth it.
http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/threads/onboard-vs-dac-vs-sound-card-audio-myths-actually-debunked.1097452/
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