sound blaster audigy 4 vs alc892 what is the best?

diezjackdaniels

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First of all sorry if this is not the correct place to ask this question.
I have a creative sound blaster audigy 4 SB0610 and i have a alc892 in my motherboard
whath is the best sound card?
 
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The Audigy might have slightly better sound quality and offer some "home studio" functionalty for recording, but Windows drivers might be hard to get. It should work under Linux or using the KX project windows drivers, but don't expect creative to support it.

The ALC on the other hand should be well supported by motherboard manufacturer and offer "good enough" sound.

If ALC is not good enough for you (you use high-grade headphones or loudspeakers of audiophile quallity), get yourself a dedicated USB or PCI-Express card like the Xonar DX or Xonar U3, U5.

holyprof

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The Audigy might have slightly better sound quality and offer some "home studio" functionalty for recording, but Windows drivers might be hard to get. It should work under Linux or using the KX project windows drivers, but don't expect creative to support it.

The ALC on the other hand should be well supported by motherboard manufacturer and offer "good enough" sound.

If ALC is not good enough for you (you use high-grade headphones or loudspeakers of audiophile quallity), get yourself a dedicated USB or PCI-Express card like the Xonar DX or Xonar U3, U5.
 
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