I have been trying to find the best soundcard for my new PC that I will be building this summer. I am not playing any games - I need it for listening exclusively to polyphonic music (classical) and want to see what is the best soundcard I can get for under $200. I have been through several forums already and I have been recommended Creative's X-Fi, Audigy Platinum Pro, and even E-MU 0404 which I have never heard of.
Most of my music files are in APE format, not mp3, so all he quality is there. My speakers are 5.1 Logitech Z-5300. Could you recommend something?
I have been trying to find the best soundcard for my new PC that I will be building this summer. I am not playing any games - I need it for listening exclusively to polyphonic music (classical) and want to see what is the best soundcard I can get for under $200. I have been through several forums already and I have been recommended Creative's X-Fi, Audigy Platinum Pro, and even E-MU 0404 which I have never heard of.
Most of my music files are in APE format, not mp3, so all he quality is there. My speakers are 5.1 Logitech Z-5300. Could you recommend something?