yoshiki 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 want to improve the sound quality of my pc.. mainly listening to mp3 and cds. using phillips 895, koss ksc75 and altec lansing 2.1 speakers as outputs.. with a budget of about $180. no need any microphone inputs. was thinking of 1) creative x mod 2) creative audigy 4 pro having a remote is a good plus for me. using an on board soundcard. what should i get? 2nd hand also dont mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 I believe the audigy 4 isn't really well received in the headfi community. You can try the xmod at Creative's showrooms though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr rabbit 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 onboard sound chips are really not that great my mobo comes w it and i alternated it with sb audigy card it really sound significantly diff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoshiki 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 onboard sound chips are really not that great my mobo comes w it and i alternated it with sb audigy card it really sound significantly diff so general advise is to get a soundcard to replace the onboard 1 instead of buying a DAC? after reading a few threads i i see the Juli@ and M-Audio soundcard and fubar II DAC being highly rated.. not able to check out the prices online.. any1 can give me a rough idea of how much are they? i understand jaben have juli@ and fubar.. how much are they selling it? where can i get the M-audio at what price? TIA.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pegasus21 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 Why don't you call Jaben and ask for a quote? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sicknature 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2006 I got both of it for sales. Anyway, the audigy 4 pro is using the CS-4398 chip, which is used by the Zhaolu as well. It's not that well received by others due to it's pricing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
