Audio interface vs sound card (quality)

[kepler2]

Hello guys,

Just got a pair of KRK G4 8 inch studio monitors.

I paired them (at the moment) with a Creative SB X-FI (external USB card).

I have connected them using (good) RCA - 6.3 Jack connectors.

I wanted to buy a sound interface (Focus Scarlet Solo comes in mind) in order to connect them using BALANCED connection but I have 2 questions:

1 - Does the audio interface sound "louder" / clearer than my USB sound card?

2 - Does the audio interface have a system-wide equalizer? I sometimes listen to YouTube videos / music and I need an equalizer.

Thanks all!

 

[Addicted to hifi]

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