Headphone amps

[bigkid]

if i use an analog connector to --- lets say a SB z ---- will the headphones be amped or do i have to connect vis digital?

 

[iceclock]

u can buy an adapter for that

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[bigkid]

u can buy an adapter for that

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u mean analog to digital adapter...because only digital connect uses amp?

 

[iceclock]

yes. from what i think anyways. im no expert tho in audio.

just an idea of what i think u need.

 

[bigkid]

my surrouc headphones have 3 - 5.1 speaker leads and 1 mic lead, plus a usb hookup for power....i have an old audigy i'm using --- if newer cards that have amplifiers only on digital then i dont think i'd see an improvement with a newer card....unless i adapted the analog to digital ? --- thaqt would seem to defeat the purpose since i believe the analog outputs on the card are more specific rather than the 'virtual' sound generated by digital??????? can someone confirm this please?????