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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| X-Fi Xtreme Gamer$50.00 to $104.00

Win big with a powerful, completely new audio processing engine that boosts real game performance by up to 15% over motherboard audio and still gives you the fullest audio effects possible!
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 70SB073A02006 | Key Features Card Interface | PCI | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | Plug-In Card | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 109 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Optical Digital Output | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 5390660137686 |
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| Zalman Tech ZM-RSSC$30.00 to $61.00

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
Manufacturer:Zalman Tech Product MPN MPN | ZM-RSSC | Key Features Card Interface | USB 2.0 | Output Mode | 5.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External | Technical Features External Hub Connectors | 1 x Digital Out for 5.1 support • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 823884000092 |
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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.

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

Get more out of your Sound Blaster X-Fi enabled PC! The Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O Drive upgrade kit adds a dedicated headphone jack, additional audio connectivity and a wireless remote control for an even better entertainment experience.

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.