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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| 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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| 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 MPN MPN | 99005181500 | Key Features Card Interface | FireWire (IEEE 1394) | Output Mode | Stereo | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | -109 dB | Technical Features External Hub Connectors | 1 x RCA • 2 x line out | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 |
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M-Audio FireWire Solo - Sound card - 24-bit - 96 kHz - 107 dB SNR - IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

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.

The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations.Minimize

The Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External sound card will turn any vanilla PC sound system into a audio powerhouse. This ultra-affordable upgrade allows you to start enjoying an audio experience and quality that's not possible with basic on-board audio thanks to 24-Bit ADVANCED HD and EAX ADVANCED HD technologies. With the Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External sound card, your music will never have sounded better and you'll even be able to convert your old tapes or vinyl to digital audio. Finally your games will come alive while you're immersed in 5.1 surround sound. All this in a simple USB solution that installs in seconds.Minimize