[havox]

Well just got some ad700s for my computer and i must say they sound awesome but they are too quiet in windows 7 Plus I am sure with a dedicated soundcard they would sound much better then my evga classifieds onboard audio. Anyway need a soundcard and an amp if I can afford one and having around $300 or so to spend. Phones are used for gaming, movies, and music. Any ideas?

 

[angle_sh00ter]

Hotaudio40's Thunderbolt Max would be a great amp for the AD700. I have been listening to 1 with AD900s and it is a big improvement from onboard sound. Can get it for about $100

 

[havox]

Ok sounds good but I've only seen for like 300 everywhere, what about a sound card, I can get a omega claro halo xt for 150 or would a auzentech xfi be a better bet?

 

[angle_sh00ter]

Yes I offered him $100 and he accepted it. I am using the musiland 02 externals USB soundcard which is very good value for about $140 on ebay. I know the uDAC and STX are also popular options depending on if you want an external DAC or an internal soundcard.

 

[Hybrys]

Your EVGA Classified (X58, I'm guessing?) should have an optical/coax digital sound out somewhere in there, on board. If it does, look into a DAC with an optical in for optimal price to sound quality. (IE: DACMAGIC, which is a DAC only, or the iBasso D10, which is DAC/Amp combined.) No need for a new soundcard, if you already have digital out.