Thank you so much for the info. I've ended up going with the G5 because I found it for a serious discount, plus I'd like to have the option to go 7.1 at some point, which the G5 accommodates (through headphones)
Can I connect a DAC to powered studio monitors to increase the sound quality? Will I start a fire if I try to connect the two? Am I better off getting a soundcard? So many questions and I've had trouble getting any straight, informative, answers. Please help.