Sound Blaster X-Fi$44.00 to $166.00

Get more out of your Sound Blaster X-Fi enabled PC! The Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O Drive upgrade kit adds a dedicated headphone jack, additional audio connectivity and a wireless remote control for an even better entertainment experience.
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 30SB025100000 | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Module | Compatible Audio Standards | PCM • AC-3 • DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 109 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Line Level Out • 1 x AD_Link • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card | External Hub Connectors | 1 x Headphone Out • 2 x RCA • 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x Microphone In | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Warranty Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card | Release Date | August, 2005 | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 00054651126480 |
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| ASUS Asus Xonar Essence S$197.00 to $319.00

ASUS' Xonar Essence ST audio card with world's first precision audio clock tuning offers a revolutionary listening experience.In its search for the purest essence of sound, ASUS have broken the boundaries with the soundcard on the market, the Xonar Essence ST.
Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPN MPN | 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | Stereo | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | Dolby Digital EX • DirectSound • A3D | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 124 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x SPDIF | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 4719543042694 |
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| M-Audio M-AUDIO FIREWIRE SOLO$158.00 to $287.00

M-Audio FireWire Solo - Sound card - 24-bit - 96 kHz - 107 dB SNR - IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPN MPN | MAUDIOFS | Key Features Card Interface | FireWire (IEEE 1394) | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External | Compatible Audio Standards | ASIO 2 | Technical Features External Hub Connectors | 1 x Microphone In • 2 x Line In | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 |
Tags:m-audio, m-audio, firewire, solo,
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The new S/PDIF header allows connectivity with supporting VGA cards, facilitating merged output of 7.1 channels of audio and video through a VGA card’s HDMI port. This provides a clean, simple solution for Home Theatre PC builders.

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The whole audio architecture landscape has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment.