Sound Card suggestions for a noob

[itrain333]

I want to upgrade my soundcard. I am looking for a card that has optical or coaxial out, to send to my receiver. I primarily listen to music on my PC, so I really am only worried about having stereo playback. Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively cheap card that will give me good quality sound?

 

[dooT]

Hmm, I've been doing some reading and it seems that the chaintech av-710 is a great choice for this.

http://techgage.com/article/chaintec..._71_sound_card




edit: does anybody know where a good place to buy one would be? I can't seem to find one.

 

[jiiteepee]

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Originally Posted by itrain333 I want to upgrade my soundcard. I am looking for a card that has optical or coaxial out, to send to my receiver. I primarily listen to music on my PC, so I really am only worried about having stereo playback. Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively cheap card that will give me good quality sound?

ESI Juli@ -->

- 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs with unique swappable I/O socket design: users can choose between unbalanced RCA I/O (-10dBV) and Balanced TRS I/O (+4dBu)
- Built in digital optical output - 5.1 Dolby digital support
- Digital coaxial I/O (with support for up to 192kHz) - 5.1 Dolby digital support

It has all you need and some more features in reserve for the future ...


jiitee

 

[003]

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Originally Posted by jiiteepee ESI Juli@ --> - 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs with unique swappable I/O socket design: users can choose between unbalanced RCA I/O (-10dBV) and Balanced TRS I/O (+4dBu) - Built in digital optical output - 5.1 Dolby digital support - Digital coaxial I/O (with support for up to 192kHz) - 5.1 Dolby digital support It has all you need and some more features in reserve for the future ... jiitee

Seconded. And it's digital out is exactly the same as the Lynx Two.

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by itrain333 I want to upgrade my soundcard. I am looking for a card that has optical or coaxial out, to send to my receiver. I primarily listen to music on my PC, so I really am only worried about having stereo playback. Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively cheap card that will give me good quality sound?

For a cheap soundcard with optical out and only interested in stereo playback I would say the Chaintech AV710 at about $23. Good luck.

 

[retic3nt]

how similar are the m audio rev 5.1 and the 0404, and what is the cheapest price you've seen them go for?

 

[that_aznpride101]

Check this out.

Review: Revolution 7.1 vs Audiophile 24/96 vs EWX 24/96 vs 1212M vs 0404