Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard


Hey everyone, I'm using my computer as a source of music. I'm really happy with the sound. Just wondering if it will be worth it to buy a higher end sound card. What do you guys think? 

Rig: Running an Asus X99 Pro Motherboard. Using a 6 meter long Audioquest toslink cable from motherboard to Musical Fidelity V90 DAC, to Parasound JC2 Preamp, to a Parasound A21 amp, and finally, to Von Schweikert V4.5 speakers. 

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Great suggestions guys. I want to one day own a NAD m51. There was one used on eBay for half the retail price not too long ago. But I was a bit too skeptical about purchasing something so expensive used. 

In the mean time the v90 is a little gem. The sound I'm getting is excellent. Especially with modern day recordings. Although it does seem to lack a bit in the older recordings department. It's missing what vynl has to offer, warmthness and richness. But hey that's what my turntable is for, for all the old recordings. 
Bob, I checked out their website. Very handsome electronics. I like the case of the bit frost. The electronics look very nice. For some reason, Schiit reminds me of a hand made product built by one person, who eventually got big enough to hire people to build even more all while continuing the passion for using quality parts. That's the vibe I'm getting from their website. And with a name like that, it can only mean they aren't stuck up, which might mean products that are more accessible to anyone. 

I am intrigued by the bit frost multibit..