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Originally Posted by Araris  Also, this card can't do 5.1 analog out can it? I have a nice pair of headphones (which is why I'm getting the card) however I also have a set of Z5500s, so would I need to buy a different sound card for the 5.1 option? I have an Optical and Coaxial cable however I'm trying to achieve 5.1 in games with the Z5500s without losing audio quality and it seems that so far the Xonar D2X would be the best option for 5.1. |
What do you use for games now? Just keep that and use it for games, and use the STX for your music listening.
You could also use the optical out to your Z5500's (I have same speaker) but you'd have to turn on Dolby Digital Live to encode the signal into a 5.1 otherwise you'd only get Stereo. or fake Stereox2. Either way, not true 5.1. I believe the STX supports DDL.
Alternatively though, just use your onboard sound for 5.1 (it doesn't have to sound THAT great, its games afterall) and then the STX for high quality stereo.