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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN XONAR DX 7.1 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 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 Package Content PCI Express Audio Card Package Qty 1 UPC 610839034253 Tags: asus, asus, xonar, dx, pci, express, 1.0, ret,

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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z 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 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 Package Qty 1 UPC 4719543042694 Tags: asus, asus, xonar, essence, s,

M-Audio Delta Audiophile 2496 $90.00 to $100.00 The Audiophile 2496 delivers uncompromising professional grade digital audio to the home and project studio markets. Music professionals are uncompromising when it comes to the quality and performance of their audio cards. They don't just demand realism; they demand reality. The Audiophile 2496 can achieve this standard because it doesn't rely on gimmicks that compromise sound quality. The Audiophile 2496 is an all-in-one high fidelity soundcard solution for a wide variety of applications, ranging from multitrack recording to computer-based home theatre. Analog I/O is available on RCA jacks, utilizing the same professional 24-bit, 96kHz conversion as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O provide connectivity to both digital devices, and the world of MIDI.Minimize Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN MDOAP2496 Card Interface   PCI Output Mode   AC-3 (Dolby Digital) Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   Plug-In Card Compatible Audio Standards PCM • AC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 104 dB On Board Connectors 1 x RCA input analog audio pair • 1 x RCA output analog audio pair External Hub Connectors 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Warranty Lifetime Package Content PCI Card Package Qty 1 UPC 612391417505 Tags: m-audio, delta, audiophile, 2496,

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Creative Technology Sound Blaster® Live! 5.1

The Sound Blaster Live! provides a full 5.1 surround-sound experience in either digital or analog mode for all your audio entertainment needs. You'll get superior sound quality thanks its revolutionary EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor. It gives you all the power you need to create crystal-clear audio files. Because processing and playback remains entirely digital, your files maintain the highest level of audio quality with settings optimized for headphones, two, four, or 5.1 speaker and home stereo systems. You'll enjoy a true 5.1 gaming experience with low latency and no additional settings required. The Sound Blaster Live! provides hardware acceleration for EAX, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, and DirectSound gaming and produces up to 32 3D hardware-accelerated channels, or up to 64 hardware-accelerated channels. With support for real time digital effects like reverb, chorus, echo, flanger, pitch shifting, vocal morpher, ring modulator, auto-wah, or distortion, it provides an overwhelming audio experience.Minimize

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Zalman Tech ZM-RSSC

Zalman ZM-RSSC External USB 5.1 Sound Card is a small and compact, easy-to-connect plug-n-play USB interface. This product supports both optical and coaxial types of digital outputs along with analog 5.1 channel outputs. Three volume controls provide independent level adjustments for the Front, Rear, and Center/Subwoofer output channels.Minimize

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PPA International (1431)

The superb PPA Model 1431 sound card delivers great audio quality to your PC at a remarkably affordable cost. It’s offers great performance for games and musical entertainment! This versatile sound card features HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, Microsoft DirectSound 3D support, 6-channel 16-bit DAC, DLS-based Wavetable music synthesizer, Direct Music support, Game port and 16-bits full duplex CODEC.Minimize

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Voyetra Turtle Beach TBS-1120-01

portable home-theater audio simulator that creates an immersive listening experience on any PC or Laptop. A realistic 5.1 surround-sound listening environment is created on standard headphones from stereo music or multi channel DVD movies. Other audio enhancements include a multi-band graphic equalizer, ambience effects and a digital S/PDIF interface for connecting a PC or Laptop to digital speaker systems of home theater AV receivers.Minimize