pkryder
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I currently have a X-Fi Titanium HD
http://asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=874&product=19749
Feeding a Temple Audio Bantam Gold
http://www.templeaudio.net/bantamgold.html
and powering a pair of Audio Engine P4s
http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-P4
I bought this setup a while ago to replace my onboard sound which was coupled with a budget Sony amp and speaker setup. I was blown away by the improvement in sound quality with this setup every sound was suddenly crystal clear and my music came to life. The soundcard was the last addition to my setup and I was somewhat underwhelmed by the improvement it made whilst the amp and speakers are clearly streets ahead of my old setup the soundcard seemed to make very little if any noticeable difference.
I have never really considered myself an audiophile but having spent a few months with my new setup I feel like I have been missing out on quality sound for years and wonder what further improvement I could make by replacing the soundcard perhaps with a USB DAC? I'm tempted by the Audioengine D1 or the cheaper uDac2. My budget would likely be up to £200 would I likely hear any noticeable improvement by doing this or is my current setup well matched already or would my money be better spent elsewhere? I already have good quality QED interconnects and speaker cable.
http://asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=874&product=19749
Feeding a Temple Audio Bantam Gold
http://www.templeaudio.net/bantamgold.html
and powering a pair of Audio Engine P4s
http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-P4
I bought this setup a while ago to replace my onboard sound which was coupled with a budget Sony amp and speaker setup. I was blown away by the improvement in sound quality with this setup every sound was suddenly crystal clear and my music came to life. The soundcard was the last addition to my setup and I was somewhat underwhelmed by the improvement it made whilst the amp and speakers are clearly streets ahead of my old setup the soundcard seemed to make very little if any noticeable difference.
I have never really considered myself an audiophile but having spent a few months with my new setup I feel like I have been missing out on quality sound for years and wonder what further improvement I could make by replacing the soundcard perhaps with a USB DAC? I'm tempted by the Audioengine D1 or the cheaper uDac2. My budget would likely be up to £200 would I likely hear any noticeable improvement by doing this or is my current setup well matched already or would my money be better spent elsewhere? I already have good quality QED interconnects and speaker cable.
