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    FS: Creative Sound Blaster AE-9

    I bought it in June 2020 from Newegg. No more warranty left as it was for one year.
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    FS: Creative Sound Blaster AE-9

    Selling because I sold my desktop PC. Everything is in flawless condition. Price: $230. Note that I am in Dubai, UAE. We could work something out shipping wise.
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    Glossy vs. matte

    Which coating do you normally prefer?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    Thanks. How is the bass on the Bifrost 2/64? Also, have you tried the Sound Blaster AE-9? If yes, how would you compare the two?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    CyberJunk, I've read some people saying that the Bifrost 2/64 is too bright sounding. Is this true? They say that that the 2/64 is brighter than the original but offers more detail.
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    How is the latency with the Bifrost 2/64? CyberJunk, do you game with it? If yes, is the latency acceptable?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    I'll be using it with a MacBook. Is there anything I need to know that might be specifically true when using it with a Mac vs. a PC?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    I just learned that the Bifrost clicks between tracks/songs. Is this true? If so, is it annoying?
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    Why is it nearly impossible to find a monitor as good as the MacBook Pro's screen?

    But isn't that just the backlight? The panel would still be IPS, VA, etc.?
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    Why is it nearly impossible to find a monitor as good as the MacBook Pro's screen?

    Anyone know what kind of panel (IPS, VA, etc.) the MacBook Pro 14" screen uses?
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    What were your favorite Speakers?

    I had those speakers back in 2001 with my AMD Athlon 1 GHz build.
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    It's been 10 days since my last restart and the charge is still at 80%. I got the Element Hub 8 days ago. By this time, without the Element Hub connected, I would be down to 78-79%. Something is charging the MacBook to keep it at 80% even though System Information is saying only the 70W Apple...
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    How are you charging the MacBook? MagSafe, Apple charger with USB-C, or powered USB-C hub that has the ability to charge? Do you have any powered USB-C hubs connected while charging?
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    I got the CalDigit Element Hub about a week ago. I have a question regarding charging. When I didn't have the Element Hub yet, I had my original Apple charger connected to my MacBook (which is used on a desk 24/7 plugged in) and with Optimized Charging enabled. It would limit the max charge to...
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    Optimum speaker setup for PC gaming?

    Is it true modern GPUs can output audio as well through the HDMI port? If I want to have 7.1 or Atmos audio sent to my home theater, I connect the HDMI port on the GPU to the AV receiver or processor?
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    Optimum speaker setup for PC gaming?

    Thanks. But even in an ideal room with a 9.1.6 setup with the correct distances, doesn't the game actually have to support Atmos to make use of the whole setup? If headphones is the safest answer, then I assume the "safest" speaker setup would be 2.1?
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    Optimum speaker setup for PC gaming?

    What is the "optimum" speaker setup for PC gaming? Is it 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, etc.? Basically, do modern PC games support multichannel setups like 5.1 or 7.1? What about a full-blown Atmos setup? How many PC games support Atmos?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    Genelec speakers are active/powered. All of them.
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    Thanks for the recommendation. What do you guys think of Genelec speakers?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    Thanks. When I had my desktop PC, I originally had a Titanium HD sound card in there with the same JBL speakers. When I got the AE-9 I noticed a noticeable upgrade in sound quality even with these cheap JBL speakers. That is why I am assuming that an even higher end DAC could bring out the best...
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    What about the Schiit Bifrost 2/64? Costs about half as much as the Qutest. https://www.schiit.com/products/bifrost
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    What if I replace the LSR305 with the JBL 705P?
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    A little background on my situation: I had a desktop PC with a Sound Blaster AE-9 connected to 2 x JBL LSR305 monitors + 1 x JBL LSR310S subwoofer. I sold the desktop PC but still have the AE-9 and JBL speakers/subwoofer. I now have a MacBook and want to get a USB DAC (probably the Chord...
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    Sound card vs. USB DAC

    What's the difference between a sound card and a USB DAC? Would both be the same when it comes to gaming or would a sound card be preferred in this case?
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    What's your opinion on playing first-person shooters on a controller?

    I'd get a console for gaming but I'm not too sure about playing first-person shooters on a controller. What's everyone's opinion on playing first-person shooters on a controller?
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Do you guys use Stage Manager?
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Ended up ordering the CalDigit Element Hub.
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Got my answer in the following YouTube review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2wUAb1nKMg
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Thanks. How is this MUCH cheaper alternative if I just want to add some USB-A ports? https://www.amazon.ae/Anker-Ultra-Slim-Extended-Charging-Supported/dp/B0CCDMR66Y?ref_=ast_sto_dp#customerReviews
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Does the power supply for the CalDigit Element Hub support universal voltage? Can I buy one from the US (110-120V) and use it where I am (220-230V)?
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Yes, I was already aware of that.
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Cost of maintenance? Are Macs less reliable than PCs? I've seen PCs last over 10 years regardless of whether or not they still get software updates. Cost of obsolescence is obvious with computers, but cost of maintenance?
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Just thought I'd update this thread. I sold my desktop PC on December 5 and have been using my MacBook Pro as my only computer since. Honestly, I don't miss my desktop PC at all. I've gotten quite used to macOS now and I'm slowly beginning to appreciate its methods of doing things over Windows...
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Thanks. It's not a "hard lock" to 80%, it can go below that. Right now mine is sitting at 78%.
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Have a question regarding charge cycles and Optimized Battery Charging. I made the following post on another forum but wanted to post the question here as well:
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    Optimized Battery Charging kicked in today (exactly 2 weeks after getting the laptop and using it plugged in all the time).
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    Probably buying base MacBook Pro 14"

    How often do you guys shut down and/or restart your Mac? Would shutting down every night before going to bed and booting up in the morning be "harmful" in any way?
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    Why is it nearly impossible to find a monitor as good as the MacBook Pro's screen?

    I have a MacBook Pro 14" and the screen is absolutely amazing. Black levels are awesome, blooming is practically unnoticeable, goes up to 1600 nits for HDR content, supports Dolby Vision, and color accuracy is excellent. Why is it so hard (or nearly impossible) to find a similar quality MiniLED...
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    [Rumor] Windows 12 to arrive in fall 2024 with a floating taskbar and a focus on AI

    Don't people say Microsoft will adopt a subscription mode every time there is a new version of Windows coming? They said it with Windows 10, then with Windows 11, and now with Windows 12.
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    [Rumor] Windows 12 to arrive in fall 2024 with a floating taskbar and a focus on AI

    Thanks. What do you need to do in the other 15% that Windows is required for your use case? Sorry for all the questions, I just got my first Mac and I'm trying to understand things better.
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