ugnius40
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Hi,
I'm switching to Linux form Windows. I was pretty happy with my setup on Windows, I have Sound Blaster Z PCIEx1 card, which works very well with my ATH-A900 (old one). But Creative are refusing to make any kind of driver for Linux. When it works - it works wonderfully, but on some reboots it stops working, and I have to boot to Windows, just to restore sound in Linux (on boot firmware flashing or something).
I have had Asus Xonar DG, which was passable, the difference between SB-Z and Xonar DG is quite big.
My On-Board audio is ALC1150 (MSI Z170A Gaming Pro) - OK, though, I have to use it on 60/70% volume, to get something similar to SB-Z 25%, and also has slight hiss.
I also have Sound Blaster X-Fi Pro laying around, but sound is not so clear, esp. on higher volume.
I want something that is well supported in Linux, Xonar DX looks ok, but I'm afraid it has no headphone amp. Xonar STX is way out of my price range. Sound Blaster Omni looks like an option for me.
I'm listening to various music, which I like uncoloured by any Crystallizers and other fluff.
I also game (not competitively), and I use HRTF reverb options like Dolby or THX (not sure about Linux support, but I can live without those).
Also using on-board audio with some kind of external AMP is an option.
Finally, I'm in UK. My budget is around £80 (little more If I can flog my Sound Blaster Z).
TL/DR: What are my options to get similar sound quality as Sound Blaster Z on Linux (I'm using ATH-A900 cans)? Preferably cheaper than £80 (I'm in UK).
Thanks
I'm switching to Linux form Windows. I was pretty happy with my setup on Windows, I have Sound Blaster Z PCIEx1 card, which works very well with my ATH-A900 (old one). But Creative are refusing to make any kind of driver for Linux. When it works - it works wonderfully, but on some reboots it stops working, and I have to boot to Windows, just to restore sound in Linux (on boot firmware flashing or something).
I have had Asus Xonar DG, which was passable, the difference between SB-Z and Xonar DG is quite big.
My On-Board audio is ALC1150 (MSI Z170A Gaming Pro) - OK, though, I have to use it on 60/70% volume, to get something similar to SB-Z 25%, and also has slight hiss.
I also have Sound Blaster X-Fi Pro laying around, but sound is not so clear, esp. on higher volume.
I want something that is well supported in Linux, Xonar DX looks ok, but I'm afraid it has no headphone amp. Xonar STX is way out of my price range. Sound Blaster Omni looks like an option for me.
I'm listening to various music, which I like uncoloured by any Crystallizers and other fluff.
I also game (not competitively), and I use HRTF reverb options like Dolby or THX (not sure about Linux support, but I can live without those).
Also using on-board audio with some kind of external AMP is an option.
Finally, I'm in UK. My budget is around £80 (little more If I can flog my Sound Blaster Z).
TL/DR: What are my options to get similar sound quality as Sound Blaster Z on Linux (I'm using ATH-A900 cans)? Preferably cheaper than £80 (I'm in UK).
Thanks