Sound card with a external pre-amp

Tyrone Blue

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I am looking to buy a new soundcard to replace the on board soundcard that more than likely isn't as good as a separate pcie one, and im looking at the Creative Sound Blaster Z's ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102048 ) and it says that the card acts like a pre-amp, but i already have an external pre-amp, my Bravo Audio ocean ( http://www.parts-express.com/bravo-audio-ocean-mini-valve-class-a-tube-headphone-amplifier--310-352?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla )
Will getting a sound card do anything to hurt my audio quality? or will it improve it further past what my on-board soundcard could?

Secondary question, is there a better soundcard than this for around the same price? +/- 30 dollars is fine.

any answers are appreciated, thanks! I want to know before i buy it.
 
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the motherboard is using a Realtek ALC1150, i would look up reviews with like,
Realtek ALC1150 vs sound blaster Z or rx. I would just find the DAC that you like the most and get that as you have the amp, you really just want a good DAC. i'm looking for a sound card but i use mine for making music and i'm bigger on ASIO then anything.

i'll look around and see what i find, Been looking at the sound blaster Z and someting called the Rx from the same company. There are some good USB DACs at HIFIMe DITPC i think thats the name. Message anytime i'm most times next to the DAW

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the motherboard is using a Realtek ALC1150, i would look up reviews with like,
Realtek ALC1150 vs sound blaster Z or rx. I would just find the DAC that you like the most and get that as you have the amp, you really just want a good DAC. i'm looking for a sound card but i use mine for making music and i'm bigger on ASIO then anything.

i'll look around and see what i find, Been looking at the sound blaster Z and someting called the Rx from the same company. There are some good USB DACs at HIFIMe DITPC i think thats the name. Message anytime i'm most times next to the DAW
 
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Tyrone Blue

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Alright, thanks for the answer! i'll look around and see what seems best.