[pLuhhmm]

*Signal degradation*
 
Bought a Creative Sound Blaster Z so I don't have to use my garbage onboard when I'm away from home, but when I'm home I want to use the SBZ DAC/features as well. Should I see any degrade/issues when using both amps? I'd prefer to still use my FiiO E09k amp mainly for the volume dial.

Current A/V setup for reference
 
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

  *Signal degradation*
 
Bought a Creative Sound Blaster Z so I don't have to use my garbage onboard when I'm away from home, but when I'm home I want to use the SBZ DAC/features as well. Should I see any degrade/issues when using both amps? I'd prefer to still use my FiiO E09k amp mainly for the volume dial.

Current A/V setup for reference

 
I would assume you would run HDMI from the computer's graphics card straight to the receiver, then HDMI from the receiver to the TV.