What are some of the best 2 channel sound cards?

My server sounds ok, what suggestions ie: sound cards, CD drives would get me close to reference?
Thanx

dwilson128403-09-2006 11:43pm

studioray Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 42 posts 03-31-2006 at 11:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As a professional recording engineer, I can tell you that the above mentioned Lynx is held in the highest esteem in recording circles. RME products are also excellent(what I use) but possibly slightly less highly regarded. Apogee is the other name at the top of the list, but will probably cost you 2-3x the price of the Lynx for the same quality. The difference in sound quality between these and consumer/prosumer cards/DAC's is significant.