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Which DAC or Sound Card


I have a very simple computer based system and I am not at all computer savvy. Windows XP utilizing Windows Media Player hooked up to Audioengine A5's ( self powered ) It occurs to me that a decent DAC or perhaps something other than the OEM sound card could give me considerable improvement in sound quality. Problem is I don't know where to start and I wouldn't want to spend over a couple hundred dollars for either one.
Any suggestions ? Thanks much.
kbamhi
2002ss335
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This might help you get started.
Regards,
Todd
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kbamhi OP
39 posts
 
Thanks Todd, but after a lot of research and going back to old threads here on AG, it appears the best route may be hooking up a dac via usb. I am going to try that out.
istanbulu
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Hi Kbamhi,

One place to begin your research for the perfect (perfect for you) USB DAC might be to talk to Larry Moore of Ultra Fi audio. I have one of his iRoc USB DACs hooked up to a MacMini and the rest of my gear and like it very much.

Happy listening,

Ed

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