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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN MDOPF2626 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 External Hub Connectors 1 x MIDI In / Out • 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz Release Date Q1, 2008 Package Qty 1 UPC 612391350369 Tags: m-audio, profire, 2626,

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,

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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN PCISOUND4CH Card Interface   PCI Output Mode   4.1 Channel Surround Bit Depth   16-bit Form Factor   Plug-In Card Compatible Audio Standards EAX 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 1 Year Package Qty 1 UPC 00065030818223 Tags: startech.com, pcisound4ch,

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ASUS Asus Xonar Essence S

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.

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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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ASUS ASUS XONAR DX PCI EXPRESS 1.0 RET

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.

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StarTech.com Startech 7CH DUAL PROFILE PCI-SCARD 24B - PCISOUND7

This high quality 7.1 surround sound PCI sound card is the ideal audio solution for gaming and media based computers, supporting full-duplex operation with 8 outbound streams and 2 simultaneous input streams.