Audigy 2 ZS $49 after MIR, BestBuy

[Kostya17]

Got a SB Live 5.1 for using in HTPC. My audio subsystem is Onkyo 600-series amp + matching Onkyo speakers (needless to say, AT hot deal from a year ago).
I learned the hard way that SB converts all audio to 48kHz sampling rate. This is not an issue for DVDs; however, all CD and MP3's ripped from CDs are 44.1k. Sound quality takes a hit during conversion; I was really surprised it was that bad. It is noticeable in both digital (SPDIF) and analog modes.
I tried to install latest drivers, tweak the settings--no result. The DVD playback was excellent; CDs/MP3s sucked badly. The SB went back to the store; I am now using cheap TB card with optical SPDIF.

Edit:The Audigy 2 spec for ?SPDIF Out" says 48/96 kHz, no mentioning of 44.1k--most likely the bug is still there.

--just my $.02

 

[joelslaw]

Originally posted by: Kostya17
Got a SB Live 5.1 for using in HTPC. My audio subsystem is Onkyo 600-series amp + matching Onkyo speakers (needless to say, AT hot deal from a year ago).
I learned the hard way that SB converts all audio to 48kHz sampling rate. This is not an issue for DVDs; however, all CD and MP3's ripped from CDs are 44.1k. Sound quality takes a hit during conversion; I was really surprised it was that bad. It is noticeable in both digital (SPDIF) and analog modes.
I tried to install latest drivers, tweak the settings--no result. The DVD playback was excellent; CDs/MP3s sucked badly. The SB went back to the store; I am now using cheap TB card with optical SPDIF.

Edit:The Audigy 2 spec for ?SPDIF Out" says 48/96 kHz, no mentioning of 44.1k--most likely the bug is still there.

--just my $.02

I just found this:
http://www.soundblaster.com/pr...platinum_pro/specs.asp
i don't know much about this stuff, but it lists 44.1 as a sampeling rate, does that mean what you said above is untrue on the Aud 2 zs or do I misunderstand?

 

[Coquito]

I just receieved my rebate last week from the gamer edition i picked up last time BB had this sale price.