[Reader]

Hi, I need something that can act as a decent DAC (for PC speaker and headphone) and also works well with another DAC, so which one of these you think is the best choice?

Edit: after some reading and peopel's advise I changed the topic, now the question is E-MU 1820 worth the $300 over the Revo? Also do I need the E-MU Sync daughter card?

 

[lan]

Well if you can extend your budget, emu 1212m is far better than any of those. If not, I'd choose the AP 2496.

 

[Reader]

Thanks for the reply just take a look at 1212m, it's seems it lacks the 1/8" Speaker output, so does AP2496, but the 1820 and 1820m looks very nice, although they do cost quit a bit more, do you think it will worth it to get them over the revo? which means $300-400 more, also is the only difference bewteen 1820 and 1820m are the E-MU Sync daughter card?

 

[kyrie]

The Audiophile USB does not have speaker outputs, so it's not an option.

 

[cadobhuk]

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Originally Posted by Reader Thanks for the reply just take a look at 1212m, it's seems it lacks the 1/8" Speaker output, so does AP2496, but the 1820 and 1820m looks very nice, although they do cost quit a bit more, do you think it will worth it to get them over the revo? which means $300-400 more, also is the only difference bewteen 1820 and 1820m are the I/O daughter card?

Wouldn't it be cheaper to find an adapter (or even have it custom made for you,or your cables reterminated) then to spend $300-400 more on 1820?AFAR 1820 and 1820m have different DACs and m version sounds better (1212m and 1820m have the same ones and sound the same).

 

[Reader]

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Originally Posted by cadobhuk Wouldn't it be cheaper to find an adapter (or even have it custom made for you,or your cables reterminated) then to spend $300-400 more on 1820?AFAR 1820 and 1820m have different DACs and m version sounds better (1212m and 1820m have the same ones and sound the same).

Adapter seems to be a good idea.

On their website all three has the same PCI card, it's kind of hard to believe 1212m sounds better than 1820 and cost $200 less, (edit: it seems to be ture... what th hell? why make a $200 card sounds better than a $400 one...)

Also how big is the difference bewteen Revo and These emu cards?

BTW Where can I gett the Adpter for 1/8" speaker output I get 1212m?

 

[lan]

I agree with getting an adaptor.

The 1212m has better convertor than 1820 so it potentially has better quality. I say potentially because the 1820's external so it's different.

>>>Also how big is the difference bewteen Revo and These emu cards?

Large.

>>>BTW Where can I gett the Adpter for 1/8" speaker output I get 1212m?

Probably from Radio Shack.

 

[Jasper994]

BTW Guitar Center will let the E-MU 1212m go for $165, and it's WAY better then the Audiophile.

 

[Reader]

Thanks for the replys!!

lan, I read your 1820m impression, you think the extra features in 1820m will be useful? And does 1820m sounds any better than 1212m or say "potentially has better quality"? Thanks.


BTW I decided to get rid of my Creative 6600, won't fit in my room and doesn't sound good. So now I am looking for a nice 2.1 speaker for my PC, any recommendations?

 

[Jasper994]

This is probably a little much but should sound really good...

http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=...f242aaa58dca2b

 

[Reader]

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Originally Posted by Jasper994 This is probably a little much but should sound really good... http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=...f242aaa58dca2b

The price... dame you are keep push my limit

do they really sound that good?

 

[Jasper994]

I've only heard them very breifly... While you're at Guitar Center buying your new E-MU give them a listen...

 

[ooheadsoo]

They're really really bright and I find the midrange sorely lacking. Personally, I would ebay for some event tr-5 for ~$200. The retail for both speakers are the same. The event tr-5 have a much lusher midrange, great clarity, and the bass is tolerably good for a 5.25". Can't say the same for the m-audio's bass. I could live with the bass of the events for a few months before adding a subwoofer. If you need an inexpensive one right away, I would go for the Dayton 10" subwoofer for $125. This is quality sound on the cheap!

 

[Jasper994]

or you could run digital off your new E-MU into a receiver/speaker combo... it'll give you a lot more options...

 

[Reader]

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Originally Posted by ooheadsoo They're really really bright and I find the midrange sorely lacking. Personally, I would ebay for some event tr-5 for ~$200. The retail for both speakers are the same. The event tr-5 have a much lusher midrange, great clarity, and the bass is tolerably good for a 5.25". Can't say the same for the m-audio's bass. I could live with the bass of the events for a few months before adding a subwoofer. If you need an inexpensive one right away, I would go for the Dayton 10" subwoofer for $125. This is quality sound on the cheap!

Hi, you know I am a big newbie, so if I bought a pair of tr-5 and 1212m, how do I connect them? Also if I buy a subwoofer say the Dayton 10" subwoofer, how do add that to my set up? Can I just connect them to 1212m? Or I need some sort of receiver? IF I do what kind of receiver?