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Just received my sound card. My first thoughts.

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Well I didn't really know what to expect first of all from a sound card so instead of buying the best one I could I went for the Xonar D1 which had great reviews. I never thought that the sound would sound completely different and surprise me but so far the sound is much cleaner than it was before, it's hard to explain but it sounds quante (if that makes sense). I did however have a problem with the Xonar D1 PCI bracket which was a pain to get in so instead I didn't put the PCI bracket tab thing on the outside but inwards, I think it wasn't bent enough or something because it refused to fit in. Oh and also throw away the driver disc because it's really sh*t.

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So is it worth buying then?

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Well I didn't really know what to expect first of all from a sound card so instead of buying the best one I could I went for the Xonar D1 which had great reviews. I never thought that the sound would sound completely different and surprise me but so far the sound is much cleaner than it was before, it's hard to explain but it sounds quante (if that makes sense). 

I'm thinking of getting a sound card as well (Xonar STX) since reviews like this makes it so tempting.

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I am also thinking of getting an asus sound card.

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I'm thinking of getting a sound card as well (Xonar STX) since reviews like this makes it so tempting.

don't

1. drivers suck ass

2. same price you can get a dedicated headphone amp and dac (both $99)

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Just got a Xonar DGX only €40 and it does sound cleaner even with my Z5500 :)

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Thanx linus for the hammering on a sound card and that even a budget one from a decent brand would be better then onboard :P

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don't

1. drivers suck ass

2. same price you can get a dedicated headphone amp and dac (both $99)

Modi (DAC)- http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=14

Magni (amp)- http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=13

It doesn't matter how good your sound system is, it will still be 'bottlenecked' by the onboard sound processor. IE it will still sound crap.

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don't

1. drivers suck ass

2. same price you can get a dedicated headphone amp and dac (both $99)

Modi (DAC)- http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=14

Magni (amp)- http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=13

Okay interesting...I'm not a headphone user at the moment (I do want to get one in the future). Which sound cards do you recommend?

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linus always says look at your budget and get a Xonar that matches it :P

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linus always says look at your budget and get a Xonar that matches it :P

 

and I say , linus isn't an audio guy, go with an external dac/amp

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I am also thinking of getting an asus sound card.

Yeah im looking into this, plus they look beautiful in the system 

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Okay interesting...I'm not a headphone user at the moment (I do want to get one in the future). Which sound cards do you recommend?

 

Okay interesting...I'm not a headphone user at the moment (I do want to get one in the future). Which sound cards do you recommend?

sadly asus is the only decent brand, creative has issues with their amp that causes static, it's good but that's why I can't recommend it, many people start getting static.

go with a half-assed asus and use the DAC and amp and you should be set

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I'm just using Microlab 2.1 speakers. They had a good review and cost £50.

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So is it worth buying then?

 

Yes it's worth it if you have the money which I didn't but yea I really wanted a sound card. I could have gotten the Xonar Essence but I also want an SSD which I am also saving up for. I guess if you listen to a lot of music then you should definitely get a sound card. If you play games then it is a definite must, sound is brilliant on games.

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Yes it's worth it if you have the money which I didn't but yea I really wanted a sound card. I could have gotten the Xonar Essence but I also want an SSD which I am also saving up for. I guess if you listen to a lot of music then you should definitely get a sound card. If you play games then it is a definite must, sound is brilliant on games.

ok yes im getting one. I listen to music too much.With guitars and stuff so i think a sound card will help quite a lot.

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It doesn't matter how good your sound system is, it will still be 'bottlenecked' by the onboard sound processor. IE it will still sound crap.

that's what the dac is for

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It doesn't matter how good your sound system is, it will still be 'bottlenecked' by the onboard sound processor. IE it will still sound crap.

What?

"Pardon my French but this is just about the most ignorant blanket statement I've ever read. And though this is the internet, I'm not even exaggerating."

 

 

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I'm actually think about getting a Modi and Magni. So tempting.

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I'm actually think about getting a Modi and Magni. So tempting.

 

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I'm actually think about getting a Modi and Magni. So tempting.

Do it and post pics and initial thoughts. 2poor2upgrade

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Do it and post pics and initial thoughts. 2poor2upgrade

YES, I have seen many reviews, of course he needs something like HD 598 to do a proper review, but then again, he won't have a standpoint of a professional audio enthusiast kind of review that you get from CNET/Head-fi :/

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he won't have a standpoint of a professional audio enthusiast kind of review that you get from CNET/Head-fi :/

 

All he'd have to do is spout some crap about "soundstage", "midrange detail", "timbre", "velvety bass", "Sibilance", and don't forget to talk about the aesthetics.  After all the main reason you buy this crap is how it LOOKS, after all.

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YES, I have seen many reviews, of course he needs something like HD 598 to do a proper review, but then again, he won't have a standpoint of a professional audio enthusiast kind of review that you get from CNET/Head-fi :/

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