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RobsterSF
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2019/04/16 20:36:55 (permalink)
Hi all,
 
Curious if anyone with an x299 Dark upgraded to the Nu Audio card. Better? Same? I'm using the built in sound with just left right and sub for the time being. Curious to hear people's thoughts.
 
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Rob Pomon
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    GGTV-Jon
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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/16 21:49:39 (permalink)
    I am using the NU on my X299 Dark. I had just been using the onboard with my headphones and felt the Dark just didn't have enough omph to push them. If you are using powered speakers then volume wise there will be no change, and going with an NU there will be no 2.5 sound as you are using now.
     
    The NU is geared more for people that tend to use headphones or powered speaker setups that work with SPDIF/TOSlink
     
    With the Nu installed now I can see where my headphones are lacking when listening to music - has made me have to start shopping for new headphones


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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/16 21:51:38 (permalink)
    Hi Jon,
     
    Thank you for the feedback. I figured that might be the case. Great to hear from someone using the real deal.
     
    Cheers
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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/17 03:54:49 (permalink)
    I just added a nu to my dark huge difference after I got it dialed in with Sennheiser headphones best sound I've heard in awhile

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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/17 11:58:43 (permalink)
    Thank Jeff,
     
    I primarily use speakers as I use the rig as a Flight Sim. Thanks for the info!
     
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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/23 12:06:10 (permalink)
    I have just installed the Nu on my x299 Dark.  I do notice a difference.  For right now, I have the NU going into the aux on my Marshall Acoustic Amp.  It sounds great.
     
    I am trying to to still get the best configuration.
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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/23 12:08:45 (permalink)
    Sound is Great, but still lacks Dolby Digital 5.1, but we are all waiting for a Driver Update.

    Associate Code: 9E88QK5L7811G3H


     
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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/23 13:18:03 (permalink)
    bcavnaugh
    Sound is Great, but still lacks Dolby Digital 5.1, but we are all waiting for a Driver Update.


    We have a major update coming at the end of next week (as currently scheduled).  5.1 support will be a part of that update. 
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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/23 13:35:28 (permalink)
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    Sound is Great, but still lacks Dolby Digital 5.1, but we are all waiting for a Driver Update.


    We have a major update coming at the end of next week (as currently scheduled).  5.1 support will be a part of that update. 


    Nice!! 👍


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    Re: x299 Dark Audio vs Nu Audio 2019/04/23 13:40:22 (permalink)
    GGTV-Jon
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    bcavnaugh
    Sound is Great, but still lacks Dolby Digital 5.1, but we are all waiting for a Driver Update.

    We have a major update coming at the end of next week (as currently scheduled).  5.1 support will be a part of that update. 

    Nice!! 👍

    Indeed

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