Auzentech Prelude or USB Out?

Robbie936

I currently have a Auzentech X-Fi Prelude soundcard, I am about to connect a NAD M51 DAC (in stock July) then on to Adam A5x powered speakers.
Should i continue with the sound card using SPDIF in to the DAC or try USB with V-Link to the DAC?
I am just a bit wary of trying to set up USB audio (Win 7) and coming unstuck.

Thank you

Rob

GenClaymore · 05-17-2012, 00:13 | posts: 5,077 | Location: Michigan,usa

If you want the features of the prelude then years you can use it as a digital transport. Since all it will be doing is sending data over the digital to the external device.

ROBSCIX · 05-19-2012, 16:09 | posts: 16,073 | Location: Guru3D Audio Lab

I would try both and see which sound best to you but as was mentioned, using the Prelude as a transport would give you the most features.

Do some tests and make up your mind based on what you hear.