pyromilkz
New Head-Fier
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[Edit: I finally got myself a FiiO E10 DAC. I'm happy about it and would recommend it.]
Hi,
I'd like to enjoy my CDs and FLACs and replace my internal sound card by an external device. External because I have a laptop, and I'd also like to use it at home and at work.
I will use it with Denon AH-D1100 headphones, and later with speakers I don't have yet. The max price I can put in is 100€ (~$100).
My main question is: what would be the main difference between a DAC and a sound card?
I have noticed that most DACs don't have internal amplifiers; is it "bad" for a usage with headphones and decent speakers?
Some DACs I found: AIM Ultimate USB (looks cheap) and Audiotrak Maya U5.
A sound card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD. This one looks more complete, and I'm confident about the brand.
Also, I listen mainly to Metal, if that may help.
Feel free to suggest any other device.
Thank you!
Hi,
I'd like to enjoy my CDs and FLACs and replace my internal sound card by an external device. External because I have a laptop, and I'd also like to use it at home and at work.
I will use it with Denon AH-D1100 headphones, and later with speakers I don't have yet. The max price I can put in is 100€ (~$100).
My main question is: what would be the main difference between a DAC and a sound card?
I have noticed that most DACs don't have internal amplifiers; is it "bad" for a usage with headphones and decent speakers?
Some DACs I found: AIM Ultimate USB (looks cheap) and Audiotrak Maya U5.
A sound card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD. This one looks more complete, and I'm confident about the brand.
Also, I listen mainly to Metal, if that may help.
Feel free to suggest any other device.
Thank you!