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$500 for a sound card.....definitely not worth it.

 

Also, totally depends on what headphones/speakers you plan on using. There are definitely better options for less $$$

When in doubt, re-format.

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No not at all, even if you are a professional it isn't worth it. 

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hell no. $500 for a soundcard.

 

I'd rather get a cheaper ASUS sound card. Creative are trash imo due to past experiences.

 

You're better off with a DAC.

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You're even better off with your on-board audio.

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It's nzd but any one got any links... I have 0 Intel on this subject

Why do you need one? Motherboards already have onboard audio.

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Creative makes great products.

 

Unfortunately the drivers are not very good. And when I say "not very good," I mean the worst possible garbage in the world. Creative's auto detect and install feature didn't find any compatible hardware in my machine the last time I used a sound card (a bit over ten years ago) *shakes head* Product support is also very limited. You will get lost in a naming scheme in less than two years because new lines and existing products do not have a naming convention.

 

You're going to be happy with the product, but you'll never be able to use it.

 

I don't understand how Creative Labs is still in business.

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Converted to USD directly that's around $330, still $130 over the price it typically sells for in USD. While I am an advocate for having a sound card for internal ease, this is simply too much, and I say that as a ZxR owner.

 

Definitely would recommend looking at an external amp/dac solution for a cheaper price.

 

http://nzaudio.co.nz/products/schiit-headphone-amps/schiit-dac-amp-combo/

 

 

Really though, what reason do you have for searching for a sound card?

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Headphone amp

Mind posting which headphones you have and want an amp for?

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Shouldn't really need an amp for those headphones. At most get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SD793-II-PCM1793-DIR9001-Amplifier/dp/B00A2QLPJM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450239761&sr=1-2&keywords=smsl

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