ALC1150 vs Fiio e10k?

[genesicgaogaigar]

I'm a noob to audio.

The alc1150 chip is from my z87 msi mpower max onboard soundcard with creative Sound blaster cinema. I use a cheap logitech 2.1 stereo speakers and a philips fidelio x2. What i want to know is does Fiio e10k worth the upgrade over this onboard soundcard of mine. I mean this chip is not that bad, right? Msi says it can drive 600ohm HP ._. 

[EmoRarity]

Wouldn't see a difference if you bought a FiiO. 

[ShearMe]

Only benefit should be less EMI from the PC and analog volume control. Might improve a tad from the onboard's output impedance, might not.

I wouldn't suggest you spend the money unless you've having an issue with onboard.

[theodoro]

I am going to agree with @EmoRarity. Most people cannot pick up the differences, so an amp/dac might be useless for you. I think you should be more than happy with the Fidelio X2. They are exellent headphones. 

[creatip123]

There might be some differences in sound and/or frequency response, but I doubt it's worth the upgrade, unless the existing got problems....

[genesicgaogaigar]

thanks for all the reply and suggestion.

[Guest]

I am going to agree with @EmoRarity. Most people cannot pick up the differences, so an amp/dac might be useless for you. I think you should be more than happy with the Fidelio X2. They are exellent headphones. 

 

I doubt there would be a difference to hear.

 

Holier-than-though, bible-thumping adjudicator OUT.