PC audio connection-Sony MHC-GT4D

[omw]

Hi,

My first post here. I need to connect my PC with Sony MHC-GT4D http://www.sony.co.in/electronics/hi-fi-systems/mhc-gt4d/specifications

This set has HSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) as advertised. My PC has Creative Audigy 2 ZS (I know it's an ancient card)

 

I request guidance for the following queries:

1. Will sound quality deteriorate in case I use the 3.5mm (from sound card) to Sony's RCA (red and white inputs)?

2. Does the presence of HSEE mean that a DAC is present? Or HSEE is just a clever software engine?

3. Do I need a separate DAC and a new sound card to get the most out of the system?

 

In case yes to query number 1; please specify how much.

In case yes to query number 3; please advise appropriate hardware.

Thank you for visiting and giving your precious time.

[patagent]

1)  What are you comparing this too?  RCA to RCA?  Probably not.    

 

2)  Doesn't look like the speakers have a built in DAC.

 

3)  The Audigy 2 is a DAC.  Should handle PCM formats well.  I like my Creative Labs USB card for my PC desktop.

[omw]

Thanks for ur reply. I hooked up Sony GTX-XB7 with my PC through AUX and I notice a voice sync lag (friction of a second but noticeable) when watching youtube songs. How can I overcome this?

[patagent]

22 hours ago, omw said:

Thanks for ur reply. I hooked up Sony GTX-XB7 with my PC through AUX and I notice a voice sync lag (friction of a second but noticeable) when watching youtube songs. How can I overcome this?

 

Are you connected via Bluetooth?  That could be the reason why.  There's a greater than 100ms lag for standard BT protocol.  That's why there are specific BT protocols (e.g., AptX low latency) designed to minimize lag between video and audio.