Audio Systems/SOUND

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Expert: - 9/11/2010


Question
Do integrated sound systems (on motherboard PC's), have disadvantages over PC's with a sound card?  (I am not sure if this is your area of expertise) Thanks

Answer
I am an expert on everything!

I think the jury is out on that question.  

Let me refer you to this series of conversations which is typical of what users and experts would say:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=122407

I say it is a matter of convenience and cost - all other things being equal.  Maybe the preference should be based strictly on the specifications of the ones being considered.

And, if your PC was short of resources then the card may be a better choice.  

I call it a draw.  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

Experience

Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers

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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications

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BSEE/MSCS/MBA

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Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers

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