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I need some help: soundcard / dac

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Battou62

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I recently found a good deal on a used Sennheiser pc360 headset, and was wondering what to pair it with. Should I get a soundcard like the Xonar DX or should I get a external dac/amp like the Nuforce mobile. It seems you can use a mic with the Nuforce? Would this be a good setup? I know Nuforce is not the only dac to have a mic input also. I would prefer to have an external headphone dac/amp as it seems it would provide a little more utility. Anyways I need your thoughts on the situation.

Edit: It seems the nuforce only supports in-line mics, so I guess that a no go.
 
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Try it with your current soundcard first (even if its onboard).
 
I definately will try that, but I can also hook them up to my Onkyo receiver which would probably be better but has no mic option.
 
Connect the headphone to the headphone out of the Onkyo. Get a 3.5mm extension cable for the mic and connect it to the computer.
 
I have considered this option and its something I would really like to avoid. It seems a very messy way to do things. I guess my mind is boggled that there is not a all in one option for what im trying to do.
 
Im seeing that the Astro mixamp might be a good solution to what I'm trying to do. Does anyone have any experience with this product? Its a costs a bit more than a Xonar DX but might be worth it. Any input?
 
I'm starting to see why so many people just recommend a clip on mic. It seems there is no good solution to good headphones with a mic that doesnt cost an arm and a leg. Now I am considering getting set of JVC RX-900 headphones. I may get a headphone amp/dac down the road, but I figure I cand rive them with my receiver for the time being. Still looking for input.
 
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