M-Audio ProFire 2626$579.00 to $700.00

The ProFire 2626 employs high-quality converters to deliver sampling rates up to 192kHz for pristine, high-definition sound quality. The unit also features critically acclaimed JetPLL technology to provide extremely stable synchronization and eliminate jitter that can degrade audio quality. In addition, the ProFire 2626 allows master or slave operation via internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock.Minimize
Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPN MPN | MDOPF2626 | Key Features Card Interface | FireWire (IEEE 1394) | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External | Compatible Audio Standards | ASIO | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 109 dB | Technical Features External Hub Connectors | 1 x MIDI In / Out • 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Miscellaneous Release Date | Q1, 2008 | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 612391350369 |
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| StarTech.com (PCISOUND4CH)$9.00 to $27.00

The PCISOUND4CH creates a rich audio experience for even the most discerning multi-media enthusiast. The card includes a microphone port for applications requiring audio input (voice chat etc.), 2 audio output ports for rich, clear sound, a Line-In port for adding auxiliary devices to your setup, and for the gamer, the card includes a midi port for using your serial joysticks/gamepads.Minimize
Manufacturer:StarTech.com Product MPN MPN | PCISOUND4CH | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | 4.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 16-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | EAX | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x 15-pin MIDI/ Joystick • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Rear | Max. Sample Rate | 48 kHz | Warranty Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 00065030818223 |
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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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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.

Simply connect the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card to your PC or notebook and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Plus experience 3D audio and EAX effects in your games.

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.

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