[urtv]

Been using onboard sound and now I want to get a dedicated sound card for my es10. What's a good sound card I can get for ~$100. I've been looking at the Asus Xonar D1 and DS. Or is it better to get something external?

 

[PurpleAngel]

Maybe just get the Asus Xonar DG (or DGX) sound card, as the DX, D1, DS, DSX do not come with a headphone amplifier.
But the DG & DGX do come with a basic headphone amp.
 
Or get the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z, $80, comes with the same DAC chip (CS4398) as the Xonar DX & D1
and the Z has a headphone amp.