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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

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kbamhi OP
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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.
kbamhi OP
39 posts
 
The Audioengine A5's are arriving tomorrow. I also ordered a Fubar ll USB DAC but it is probably 2 weeks out. I have no idea if my computer is equipped with USB 1.1 or 2.0 but I can inquire with my local guru. If it is 1.1 can I install a 2.0 card or something similar prior to going the whole firewire route ?

Thanks for the response guys.
kbamhi OP
39 posts
 
I picked up just such a card for 29.95 from my computer guy this afternoon. Now if I could only get my hands on that DAC I ordered.

Thanks much for your help, Cerrot.
kbamhi OP
39 posts
 
Few audio components I can actually afford impress me right off the bat. One was the Music Hall 25.2 cdp. The second are Audioengine A5's. I received and hooked them up this afternoon and I can't believe how good these things sound at this price point right out of the box. The bass is actually amazing.
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