erratik
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Looking to buy a new sound card when I go to or get back from japan this summer and after a good bit of talking these cards seem to be the most talked about.
Couple things to mention:
-I do a HEAVY amount of video game playing, but only counter-strike 1.6 and only during leagues
-I listen to a WIDE variety of music equally. Hip Hop, rap, dubstep, gore, grind, death metal, black metal, pop, punk, ska, folk, noise, etc lol
-No amp yet, this will probably be my next investment
-No DAC, this will probably be the last upgrade
-Will be pushing a pair of either AKG k701/2, or BeyerDynamics DT880's depending on the respective prices as my birthday gets closer
-Limited only to regular PCI
-there is a possiblity that I can get an onkyo tx-sr703. would this suffice for a good dac/amp combo?
-I don't have a place nor do I have the equipment or desire to do any sound card modifications
-Sound card budget -> $150 - $200
-If I can go through newegg, I would like to get an amp or dac through them as well if possible (so can have no interest on my payments)
So all that covered, what are you guys opinions on the matter?
edit: current setup is an Audigy 2 and HD555's
Couple things to mention:
-I do a HEAVY amount of video game playing, but only counter-strike 1.6 and only during leagues
-I listen to a WIDE variety of music equally. Hip Hop, rap, dubstep, gore, grind, death metal, black metal, pop, punk, ska, folk, noise, etc lol
-No amp yet, this will probably be my next investment
-No DAC, this will probably be the last upgrade
-Will be pushing a pair of either AKG k701/2, or BeyerDynamics DT880's depending on the respective prices as my birthday gets closer
-Limited only to regular PCI
-there is a possiblity that I can get an onkyo tx-sr703. would this suffice for a good dac/amp combo?
-I don't have a place nor do I have the equipment or desire to do any sound card modifications
-Sound card budget -> $150 - $200
-If I can go through newegg, I would like to get an amp or dac through them as well if possible (so can have no interest on my payments)
So all that covered, what are you guys opinions on the matter?
edit: current setup is an Audigy 2 and HD555's