I am having a really hard time about the soundcard. You can't believe in how many sound forums I have signed up and posted a thread so that someone can give me a decent answer. The fact is that people know very little about this matter and so far I have only gotten very limited response in only 20% of the forums where I posted my plea.
Of course, you can always find something better, but the key in here is that my budget is limited so I need to get something that is the best, but the best that is still under $200. E-MU 1212M is claimed to be state-of-the-art soundcard and it costs $199.
Regarding usage, yes, it is going to be for almost exclusive classical listening. I often blast the sound all the way up and need a card and speakers that will not distort the integrity of the music even at the highest volumes.
I also do a lot of wav ripping, but I have found out that it has nothing to do with the card.
If you know where I can get the proper help in this area I would appreciate if you could tell me, because I am also looking for the speakers that are worthy of the soundcard (within $150-250). My current 5.1 Logitech Z-5300 is great for games, but itÂ’s piece of crap when it comes to high definition sound production.
Currently, my best bet is just to stick with E-MU 1212M, unless someone knowledgable has some mercy on me and gives me good info.
Of course, you can always find something better, but the key in here is that my budget is limited so I need to get something that is the best, but the best that is still under $200. E-MU 1212M is claimed to be state-of-the-art soundcard and it costs $199.
Regarding usage, yes, it is going to be for almost exclusive classical listening. I often blast the sound all the way up and need a card and speakers that will not distort the integrity of the music even at the highest volumes.
I also do a lot of wav ripping, but I have found out that it has nothing to do with the card.
If you know where I can get the proper help in this area I would appreciate if you could tell me, because I am also looking for the speakers that are worthy of the soundcard (within $150-250). My current 5.1 Logitech Z-5300 is great for games, but itÂ’s piece of crap when it comes to high definition sound production.
Currently, my best bet is just to stick with E-MU 1212M, unless someone knowledgable has some mercy on me and gives me good info.