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Asus Xonar Essence STX review

Reject buzzing! Shun lag! Oust muddy frequencies to whence they came!

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2009-04-25April 25th 2009

Price at launch £169.99
Product Type Sound Board
Product Family Xonar
Channel Supported 7.1
Brand Name Asus
Form Factor Internal
DAC Data Width 24 bit
Sampling Rate 192 kHz, 24 bit 192 kHz Playback, 24 bit 192 kHz Recording
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 124 dB, 118 dB, 110 dB, 124 dB - for Front-out, 118 dB - Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio, 110 dB - for Headphone-out
Host Interface PCI Express
Manufacturer ASUS Computer International
Product Model Essence STX
Product Name Xonar Essence STX Sound Card
Product Line Xonar
Audio Processor ASUS AV100
Manufacturer Part Number XONAR ESSENCE STX
Manufacturer Website Address uk.asus.com
Marketing Information

Choosing only the best components and finest design, Xonar Essence STX achieves unprecedented 124 dB SNR, 64 times clear than on-board solutions, bringing top-o-the shelf audio experience for audiophiles.
Interfaces/Ports 1 x RCA Left and Right Audio Line Out, 1 x Headphone Jack Audio Line Out
Sound Channels 7.1

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Product Summary

For

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Studio-quality sound

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Big, manly jacks

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Incredible headphone amp

Against

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Wallet-emptying economics

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