NateCordova
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Just realized you might be thinking I was talking about that black box that slots in a computer case, which is definitely not the case (no pun intended).
NateCordova, what obobskivich is saying is that an average consumer model such as the X-Fi Titanium wouldn't be an upgrade from your Audigy 2 Platinum eX. The flagship models from both current and previous generation can be worthy upgrades, but many make the mistake of getting entry products that, while similar in name, have nothing in common when it comes to actual I/O quality.
Last time I checked, the E-MU 0404 was under $150, but don't quote me on that.
I see, so the quality of the input and output is worse...why then? why did they make newer products at the same price (am i right?) and worse?
In this case ,would a m-audio fast track have as good output quality as my creative audigy 2?
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Wouldn't bother with a shop - most PC repair places will just junk it for you, shops that can actually do the work will probably get you coming, going, and every which way inbetween. We're talking hours of work there.
Regarding newer cards: no, technology has not gone backwards. It's just that multimedia cards (like what you've got), with a whole mess of inputs and outputs, are no longer very popular. So they haven't been made in a while. The trend now is "PC audiophile" and "home theater" - basically output only devices with maybe one or two inputs. You either have to buy used hardware (like a new PCI card or an entire setup, like the X-Fi Elite Pro (which is really a great option if you can find one!)), or get something from the semi-pro/pro audio world (like the E-MU; bollocks to the M-Audio).
That external unit probably cannot be used with newer cards, at least not anything you can buy brand new today. It should work with the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro (and only that board), and the Audigy 4 Platinum Pro (and only that board), and perhaps the X-Fi Elite Pro (but this is where I'm unsure). If you can't find either a complete setup (like a ZS Plat Pro, 4 Pro, etc), or a replacement eX Plat, I'd just get something like the E-MU and call it a day. No point hassling beyond that.
I see.. so anything Audigy 2 and Audigy 4 PRO , with ad links on the pci cards, can work with this external unit? 'cuz i seen a audigy 2 with no ad-link conection, which leads me to think its not to be used with a external unit.
I cant spend 150$, thats too much, the absolute max i would do is 80 euros, thats the price of a M-Audio at Thomann (fits well, have some orders from there so i wouldn't pay shipping if i were to order it now)
Would another replacement pci sound card have a output with more quality? Audigy 4 Pro is not cheap at all, from what i've seen on used articles here in Portugal (yes i live in Portugal, i just have this username because i know it's never taken on websites haha)
just in case, would this be compatible? http://albergariaavelha.olx.pt/sound-blaster-audigy2-zs-iid-133277603
cuz it seems a pretty cheap choice