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CD-R and Audio Hardware => Audio Hardware => Topic started by: NeoFighter on 2012-12-14 12:58:13

Title: Upgrade SB Audigy ES to SB Audigy 2 ZS or not?
Post by: NeoFighter on 2012-12-14 12:58:13
Hello,
I have Sound Blaster Audigy ES. It is worth to upgrade to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS? I use my PC to watch HD movies and listen to lossless music (wave, flac). For movies I use 5.1 and for music 2.1 speakers configuration. Will I notice any difference after upgrade? I don't use software for music production. Only HD/lossless playback.
Title: Upgrade SB Audigy ES to SB Audigy 2 ZS or not?
Post by: nagual on 2012-12-14 16:13:05
Hello,
I have Sound Blaster Audigy ES. It is worth to upgrade to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS? I use my PC to watch HD movies and listen to lossless music (wave, flac). For movies I use 5.1 and for music 2.1 speakers configuration. Will I notice any difference after upgrade? I don't use software for music production. Only HD/lossless playback.


AFAIK,  these cards only have full support in WinXP.  Anyway,  the 2 ZS has a better DAC.
Title: Upgrade SB Audigy ES to SB Audigy 2 ZS or not?
Post by: NeoFighter on 2012-12-14 17:56:39
Hello,
I have Sound Blaster Audigy ES. It is worth to upgrade to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS? I use my PC to watch HD movies and listen to lossless music (wave, flac). For movies I use 5.1 and for music 2.1 speakers configuration. Will I notice any difference after upgrade? I don't use software for music production. Only HD/lossless playback.


AFAIK,  these cards only have full support in WinXP.  Anyway,  the 2 ZS has a better DAC.


I don't use original Creative drivers, only kX Audio Drivers. The main question is still the same. Is there a audible difference between these cards?
Title: Upgrade SB Audigy ES to SB Audigy 2 ZS or not?
Post by: nagual on 2012-12-14 22:00:13

I don't use original Creative drivers, only kX Audio Drivers...


I didnĀ“t know the Audigy ES has the EMU 2k ship.