[xxlap1xx]

So I decided to play with some sounds in my room and ordered something off amazon to start with.. 
 
ASUS DX Soundcard
 
Lepai Tripath 20W mini amp
Pair of Polk Audio Monitor30s
 
This is mainly for music and games sometime.. my question is that do I really need a DAC for this setup? what i'm looking to gain is "clear" sounds and i'm not really into heavy bass musics.. So will a mini DAC (headphone DAC) will do the job?? 

 

[Eric_C]

Do you realise that a DAC is, essentially, performing one function that your sound card already does?

 

[xxlap1xx]

But will an standalone DAC going after a sound card good?? i'm mean if it's better if theres a DAC between my sound card and my mini amp.. 

 

[monoethylene]

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But will an standalone DAC going after a sound card good?? i'm mean if it's better if theres a DAC between my sound card and my mini amp.. 

I think that you should read sth about DACs and Soundcards or computer audio..
 
A standalone DAC will bypass you SC..
 

 

[Eric_C]

^ Monoethylene: OP started 2 threads on same topic. You might want to post in his other thread (which was the original one)
http://www.head-fi.org/t/569522/is-dac-really-necessary#post_7720297

 

[xxlap1xx]

i apologize for making two threads with the similar question.. wasnt sure where i can get the best answer out of a forum.. but thx for replies anyways!