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Creative Sound Blaster ZxR Sound Card
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djsumdog
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Apr 24, 2016
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I don't understand the point in sound cards like this. If you have a PC or Laptop with a SPDIF out, you're already getting a straight digital signal (PCM, AC3, DTS, whatever) that you can pump into a receiver or off-board dac/amp. My Kanto and Onkyo support digital SPDIF where they take care of DAC and amplification. The only benefit is if you want to attach powered speakers or headphones directly to your sound card.
Apr 24, 2016
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LeQwasd
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Apr 25, 2016
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djsumdogAll you said is, if you *have* off-board dac/amp. This is on board solution to the same problem. Also, mic-in ports and related stuff on some motherboards are plain terrible. Off board DACs/amps dont come with that. This could solve that problem.
Apr 25, 2016
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TezlaCoil
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Apr 26, 2016
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djsumdogIn addition to LeQwasd's reasons: -DAC is inside the PC, so it doesn't take up any desk space, power outlets, or otherwise generate clutter. -In prior years, at least, a dedicated sound card would offload work from the CPU, increasing system responsiveness.
Apr 26, 2016
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