ASUS ASUS XONAR DX PCI EXPRESS 1.0 RET$79.00 to $132.00

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.
Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPN MPN | XONAR DX 7.1 | Key Features Card Interface | PCI Express | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | Dolby Digital EX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Line In • 1 x SPDIF | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Installed Memory | 256 MB | Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Express Audio Card | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 610839034253 |
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| Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro$315.00 to $330.00

The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro features professional-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 116dB SNR, plus an I/O module with a comprehensive selection of connectivity for audio creation with easy-to-use control knobs for the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS- 3D (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround), 3DMIDI, and EAX. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro also features 64MB of on-board X-RAM - audio memory dedicated to higher gaming audio quality and performance, in addition to a built-in pre-amp for direct recording, and high-impedance inputs for electric guitars. The “top of the line” Sound Blaster X-Fi solution, the Elite Pro includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the entire family of Sound Blaster X-Fi cards, in one ultimate solution.Minimize
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 70SB055A00000 | Key Features Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External Device and Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116 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 AD_Link • 2 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 2 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x DIN jack | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Installed Memory | 64 MB | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card • I/O Console • Remote Control • 2 x Batteries (AA) • Vertical Stands • 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) to 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) plug adapter • Power Splitter Cable • Volume Control Cable (9-pin DIN) • AD_Link Cable | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 5390660095368 |
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| EMU 0404$175.00

E-MU's new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of audio performance to your PC with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine XTC™ mic/line/hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio.Minimize
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 70EM876106001 | Key Features Card Interface | USB 2.0 | Output Mode | AC-3 (Dolby Digital) | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External | Compatible Audio Standards | AC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2 | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 117 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x MIDI In • 1 x MIDI Out | External Hub Connectors | 1 x MIDI In / Out • 2 x Optical SPDIF In/Out | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 0546511292706 |
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ASUS Xonar D2 audio card, dedicated to be the best audio card for gaming and home entertainments, provides unprecedented 118dB In/Out SNR audio quality and features for games, music and movies. Combining 192k/24bit ultra fidelity input and output at with a suite of Dolby and DTS sound technologies and abundant valuable software, the Xonar D2 is well designed to upgrade your PC to a powerful and high-quality Home Entertainment Center, which you will never have with onboard audio or other sound cards!Minimize

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