[pltan]

So here's a question:

I'm running a Headroom Microstack, so that's a Soundcard/PC to the DAC , to the AMP to headphones.

My question is since I'm running an external DAC , will upgrading the soundcard improve sound quality?

Thank you in advance

 

[krmathis]

No, since using an external DAC bypass the PC's soundcard.
You are much better off spending your money elsewhere.

 

[pltan]

Thanks....

Even from an old Audigy 2 ZS to a X-Fi platinum?

I do denote some pops and stuff when playing music at times. Not sure where that's coming from though.

 

[krmathis]

Yeah, it should make no difference.
Unless you use digital out from the soundcard, and that the digital out is much better on one card than the other.

 

[pltan]

Alright, thank you

Any suggestions to why I might get occasional crackling popping? It's definitely not the source file...