[lakroz]

Ok so I just recently bought a cheap Lepai amp (LP-2020A+) and some Micca MB42x speakers for my gaming / music listening set up since my old creative z2300s crapped out on me.

My question is would be would adding a cheap DAC be detrimental?

My options for audio output from computer are either the Creative SB1090, SB1290 (Go! Pro), or onboard Asrock z77e-ITX.

Would it be better to just go through onboard and not use any of these creative devices? or would I benefit from using one of them?

 

[esmugala]

The creative cards are going to sound very similar to a cheaper DAC. If you wanted to spend a little more on a $100+ DAC then it would be worth it