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,

Sound Blaster Audigy LS $19.00 to $27.00 Upgrade your PC audio with this Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy LS sound card. Now you can enjoy exciting, room-filling 5.1 surround sound with your favorite music, movies and games. Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN SB0410 Card Interface   PCI Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   Plug-In Card Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Sound Synthesis Method MIDI • Wavetable Package Qty 1 UPC 051651060265 Tags: sound, blaster, audigy, ls,

M-Audio ProFire LightBridge $399.00 to $500.00 The ProFire Lightbridge from M-Audio is a FireWire interface, capable of connecting up to four Lightpipe equipped devices, such as an eight-channel preamp, to a PC or Mac computer. The unit provides a total of thirty-four digital inputs and outputs, plus two analog outputs over a single FireWire connection, and is perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with DAW software.Minimize Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN 99005181500 Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394) Output Mode   Stereo Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   External Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) -109 dB External Hub Connectors 1 x RCA • 2 x line out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Sound Synthesis Method MIDI Package Qty 1 Tags: m-audio, profire, lightbridge,

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StarTech.com (PCISOUND5CH)

Take your multimedia experience to new limits, with the rich, clear sounds that this 5-channel sound card has to offer. Supporting 5.1 sound for your favorite games and movies.

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SIIG (CE-S00022-S1)

The USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro from SIIG is a high-quality USB sound card for Windows PCs. The card supports 7.1 surround sound via the included S/PDIF optical adapter. It also supports standard stereo output via the 1/8" (3.5mm) connection. A standard microphone input is also present. The card is an excellent choice for anyone who would like to add 7.1 digital audio output to a PC.Minimize

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Echo MiaMIDI Sound Card

MiaMIDI offers a pair of balanced 1/4 inch analog inputs and outputs and operates at the +4dBu levels used by pro-audio gear. It combines this with 24-bit/96kHz converters and 106 dB of dynamic range for the quality your recordings deserve. Also included is an S/PDIF digital audio interface for connecting to other digital audio equipment, and MIDI input/output jacks on a custom molded cable. A unique feature of MiaMIDI is the use of virtual outputs. MiaMIDI appears to software as if it has eight separate outputs, which are digitally mixed down to the physical outputs using MiaMIDI's console software and its on-board DSP. This makes MiaMIDI compatible with all popular multi-track software. And, with Echo's multi-client drivers, more than one application (such as an editor and software synth) can be playing back through MiaMIDI at the same time.Minimize

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ASUS ASUS Xonar DS Sound Card - 90-YAA0F0-0UAN00Z

The Xonar DS boasts 107dB SNR, which is 12 times clearer than most onboard audio solutions. By eliminating 91% of background noise, the Xonar DS lets gamers hear every detail in the game audio, allowing them to locate enemies from a distance and thus giving them the edge in their games.