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I like that the Yamaha has 2 HDMI outs (usually have to spend more to find that). This looks like a good deal. Like I said I was looking at the Pioneer 1121 but this looks to have similar features. What is the best way to get the signal out of my computer? You say it is noisy and I want to...

Jon - not yet but I can get it for $140 in good condition. I feel like I can sell it for more than that if I dont need it. Just read good things about the sound quality is why I like it. I was going to get the Pioneer 1121 for $430 but I dropped the ball on the sale and now its up to like...

Thanks, Jon, for your reply. The card has a 122dB SNR but I will take your word for it that it will not be as good as the receiver's processor. Of course I will try it out when it arrives. If it does not sound good, it will go back! I would be happy if my receiver does a better job than the...

My source (a sound card) only has RCA L/R and an optical out. The reason I bought this thing was so that it would be processing my sound.. if I use optical I cant do that, right? My receiver is an old Pioneer VSX D509S and is probably not as good as my sound card for DAC processing...

So if you have 2 RCA outs going into a receiver, how do you get the LFE signal to the sub? Is it carried with the L/R output or do you need a different connection? Right now I have an optical out (which has all the signals), but I don't want my signal processed by my receiver so I want to use...

Just ordered that sound card - will update this thread when it comes in. Too many good reviews to pass it up for $125 through amazon.

Thanks for the DAC explanation!! Adam - right right. Well my system does sound good now and tbh I am not crazy about spending 400 on a receiver even thought it is a great deal since mine works for what I use it for. I am in a 600 unit high rise and cannot listen to my music as loud as I...

Adam - to be honest I am hesitant on pulling the trigger on the sound card as well. I just dont understand why if you have a digital signal it matters if its a sound card or any other source. What do you think about that Pioneer - it is sitting in my shopping cart as we speak :D do you think...

It looks like I will pickup a VSX-1121 and a Sound Card to better the SNR coming out of my pc.

Thanks for the reply - here is the audio codec that my MB uses. The SNR for the DAC is 95dB and 90 dB for ADC (what does this mean?) while a new sound card is closer to 120dB. Again Im not sure if I need these features at all or what they do. Also, since my speakers connect directly to my...

Gentleman: My current setup (see attachment) is (2) Klipsch WF-34s, (1) HSU VTF-2 MK3 connected via Optical cable (coming from my motherboard) to an old Pioneer VSX-D509S. For the time being, the 2.1 setup works fine. I wouldnt mind adding a center channel, but it would be tough to place...

Which do you all suggest for this room (taken from another thread): HERE is my convertible apartment. There is a large window behind the computer desk and a kitchen and bathroom behind the couch (not modeled). The size of the larger room is 17x14 and 9.5x9 for the room with the bed. Will...

If the Infinity's are better I will try to find a way to make them work. Honestly I didn't want to get a bulky receiver, but it seems like if you want a sub you need the crossover capabilities of a receiver. Let's see what I can do with all this info!

One more thing - if I do end up getting powered speakers - the Rokit 5's are on sale for $180 for the pair locally - how does that work with a receiver. Does it take power from the onboard amp only or does it combine it with the receiver's wattage? Also as a personal opinion do you think the...

Thanks for your help. I will post this up once I get everything hooked up. Really do appreciate the help. If you only knew the lack of knowledge found at most stores selling this stuff.. well you probably already know it's frustrating.

Yes, that is my motherboard. Holy smokes I did not see that optical port there! That is ideal. I have a GTX 460 graphics card, which has 1 HMDI output on it - not optical out. Looks like I have to pony up for a decent receiver with an optical port. So, again, do these receivers have the...

Gotcha - so you need a crossover anyhow, which a receiver has, to make the system sound good. Possible silly question - will that $200 Onkyo receiver - or any decent receiver - have an adjustable crossover? My old receiver I do not recall having that feature, but maybe I was not looking in...

So does the receiver have the filters that I will need - is that why you are suggesting getting one? Because the powered A2's would not require it, if I am not mistaken, and would be cheaper than unpowered speakers + receiver combined. You must have a reason for suggesting this and I would...

Bikemig - Thanks for posting. Those Pioneers do have great reviews, and they certainly look better than the AV-40's. That Okyo does 50W @ 8ohms and probably closer to 75W @ the 6ohms the Pioneers run at. Much better than the 15W for the Audioengines. Total I am shelling out $50 more than...

Hi all, I want to setup some nice speakers to my computer and need your advice. HERE is my convertible apartment. There is a large window behind the computer desk and a kitchen and bathroom behind the couch (not modeled). The size of the larger room is 17x14 and 9.5x9 for the room with...