Want to know a little bit more about PC based audio?
Share your experience?
Learn from others?
Hear a lot of nonsense?
Find some gold?
Join a couple of audio forums.
Each has there own mores so what is applauded on one will be IP banned on another.
But is good to frequent contrasting ones.
Computer Audio AsylumThe PC section is a tweaker's paradise.
There are some guys on this forum with a very deep insight in the matter.
Atmosphere in general relaxed, moderators lenient
Started in 2010 and needs some growth but the start is promising
The audio section has a typical high end character. Say a couple of thousands is a nice starters set.
But they also have some stubborn debunkers on board. Debates often lively but civil.

A very strict forum. They detest all those claims like major improvement when swapping power cords. Either you supply an ABX test or they throw you out.
Excellent antidote against audiophile nervosa.
Some members struggle with the difference between objectivity and rigidity
The computer section is much about sound cards, DACs and desktop speakers
Lot of members are on a thight budget.
The forum for cheap and cheerful HiFi.
NwAvGuy offers reviews backed up by measurements.
Applying the scientific knowledge we have of electronics to audio is characteristic for Jim Lesurf.