Built-In Audio vs USB DAC / Audio Interface – Is there really a difference? (ft. MSI PRO Z690-A)

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In this video I check out the audio quality of the built-in audio of a few PCs and compare it to several audio interfaces. Amazon US | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4: https://amzn.to/3DX9FzU * Amazon US | MSI PRO Z690-A DDR5: https://amzn.to/3KvMiQD * Amazon US | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3vcnh64 * Amazon US | Audient iD14 MKII: https://amzn.to/3p7fq8O * Thomann EU | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 * Thomann EU | MOTU M2: https://www.thomann.de/intl/motu_m2.htm?offid=1&affid=1188 * Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliankrause ** Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thejuliankrause 00:00 Intro 00:40 Hardware Overview 01:45 Line Out Performance 05:47 Headphone Out Performance 13:26 Front vs Rear Output 14:00 Conclusion * Affiliate links from which I receive a commission for sales. This doesn't generate any additional cost for you. As an Amazon and Thomann Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ** Patreon is a platform where you can choose to support the channel by purchasing a monthly subscription.