External sound card? If I were to get the E9, could that function as a sort of external sound card via USB-out?
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I'm not sure if there's a way it can actually replace your sound card. If I understand the directions right, all the USB port is for is a pass-through to the E7 dock. I have 50 ohm headphones too (HD595) and TBH it really didn't make a noticeable difference on most music. Music already sounded really good, so I'm not really sure what I was expecting with this. Louder music's sounds seems more balanced out, but that's about all I've noticed so far.
1320126
Yes, this will work. It essentially becomes your new sound card. That said the sound quality out of this device isn't impressive but it's functional.
311927
I am curious about that as well. I recently purchased the e250 as a gift and am now looking for portable speakers to accomodate it.
384944
No. You will have to get a USB external sound card. I got mine off Amazon for only $3.16. Just search USB external sound card in the Amazon search box. I got the 7.1 Channel USB external sound card adapter. It works great. I'm still waiting for my mixtrack 2 ,but I used the sound card with another numark unit.
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I'm not a computer tech but my experience is that I purchased this Syba USB Sound Card because my internal sound card stopped working. I'm remembering, I think, that I still had to have speakers. So you can plug anywhere and use existing speakers... but I'm not sure. You should email the Syba mfg.
321562
Hello Bat, Could you please clarify what you mean by external sound? I would be glad to answer you question as soon as you do that favor.
1405158
It appears as a separate sound card, and it can definitely be better than onboard sound. The headphone amp is quite nice with a Sony MDR-V6 with replacement soft pads.
670700
i dont know wats in it or if it can be upgraded but you can get something like this. http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Soundblaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364767961&sr=1-2&keywords=external+sound+card
581006
Yes, the device can be used as an external sound card. We have been using it as such for the last couple of years. The internal sound card in our computer does work but it does not support 7.1 (or 5.1 for that matter) so we purchased this device. It has performed well.
1647595
Internally? No. It is simply a USB controller. It does come with software that you can install on a Mac/PC that will allow you to have a variety of sounds. But none on board.
120748
There really is no need for it, unless you want Super high quality sound and have some extra money to throw down for one... For me, I don't have A sound card, but it still sounds amazing.
270396
Should not have to... windows supports having multiple sound cards... you'll just need to select your output device in Sound Properties in control panel.
2001946
Depends on what kind of sound card. Laptop int. sound card I would say yes you need a card. External, or pci-e would be good.
277130
This should work being as it is just a USB port. HOWEVER it is not: NOTE: this sound card is not compatible with Mac systems. from the details
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Maybe. The E7 when used as the output for a computer (defaulting sound device as usb-dac), the signal processing is bypassing the on board processor and outputting directly to the E7. I think bypassing on board sound to the E7 also disables the mic input. So I see how it's possible to usb connect the E7 and then use one of the headphone jacks as a connect to the mic, but I haven't tried this yet. I will check this later once I find a computer with a mic input.
1959806
I own this. The V90 is a much better delivery platform for USB and Digital. It is a true DAC. It was also added to the Sterophile List of recommended components.
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You should be able to. From your CD analog out, you can connect to the E17's aux (amp only). From your CD optical out, you can connect to the E17 optical in which will utilize both the E17's DAC and amp. I don't know which will sound better.