What computer sound card do you use.

[engtaz]

What comptuer soundcard or other device are you using to get hooked up to the Gizmo?

Thanks

[Mep]

The one on my mother board...... :embarass:

[mojave]

X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

Are you asking so that you get some ideas of what to purchase? If so, I would probably now get the ASUS Xonar Essence STX.

[bmf795]

I just use a stereo Y cable off my soundcard. Doesn't sound that bad with my NHT Superzeros. I love the Gizmo, just wished it didn't blink when turned off. That being said, I never turn it off.

[Jethro]

Is there a reasonably priced soundcard with analogue outs for easy stereo speaker hookup ?

[engtaz]

Great question Jethro.

[jvgillow]

I was using a M-Audio Revolution 5.1 card with my HTPC a while back. The analog out sounded really nice, better than using the S/PDIF output and having the Pioneer receiver do the conversion. I still have the card but it's not installed in any PC right now.

[Jethro]

What comptuer soundcard or other device are you using to get hooked up to the Gizmo?

Thanks

I was thinking the same thing Engatz for the same reason. I was looking on NewEgg and they seem to have alot of 5.1 and 7.1 soundcards. Then I remembered that I have a USB DAC 707, hooked it up from computers USB and analogue outs to an old school 2-channel denon receiver to a pair of ref .5's... OMG I should have done this months ago. Sweet sound for a computer. I'll probably hook up my old mirage powered sub tomorrow for some low end.

Anyhow... if your willing to spend a little over $100, the DAC 707 is pretty good sounding for what it is and versatile. Kind of funny I was looking for the same thing as you yesterday... and realized I had a better solution tucked away in a drawer :rock: Maybe a sound card would sound better though... I'm not sure how that all works.

[engtaz]

That DAC is sweet. I would like to spend less. That is another option. What other DAC are recommended. My sound card right now has optical outs but USB is and option also.

[emilsal]

M-Audio Audiophile 2496

Two channel analog audio out to the Gizmo. I'm looking to get one for my current build.

[Jethro]

http://www.studica.com/products/shoppingcart.cfm?productid=5138&productpriceid=30671

80 bucks new

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00006I5H5/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

60 bucks used

Most reviews say its really good for 2 channel, just add an amp and some speakers.
Good recommendation dude :yes:

[Mike_TX]

? move to "Electronics" Sub-forum?

What comptuer soundcard or other device are you using to get hooked up to the Gizmo?

Thanks

Good question, but why is this under "Product Announcements" and not Electronics?

Mike

[bp2007]

What comptuer soundcard or other device are you using to get hooked up to the Gizmo?

Thanks

I am not using it with Gizmo, but I do use an external (USB) sound card from creative. It used to sell for about $40-45.

[knightgambit]

I've been looking into the same question. In the passed few months I have picked up a SP3 and Ref 1's but still don't have anything to drive them in my office. I also have a Gizmo / 525 setup next to this one. I'm dying to compare the 2 setups using the computer as my source.