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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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDolby Digital EX • DirectSound • A3D
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)124 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x SPDIF
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC4719543042694


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asus, asus, xonar, essence, s,

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
MPNSB0410
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 MethodMIDI • Wavetable
Package Qty1
UPC051651060265


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sound, blaster, audigy, ls,

Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

$41.00 to $62.00



The Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card delivers the most powerful and realistic audio performance we’ve ever seen from a sound card. Hear it all; crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos and deep, rumbling bass, thanks to X-Fi Xtreme Audio. It intelligently enhances the highs and lows, restoring detail and vibrancy to your audio. Experience stunning cinematic surround sound and incredibly immersive headphone audio utilizing the latest in home theater sound technology such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNGE257AA
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsASIO 2
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)108 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC054651136946


Tags:

sound, blaster, x-fi, xtreme, audio,

M-Audio Delta 44 Digital Audio Sound Card


The Delta 44 offers the same features and high performance as the Delta 66, but is designed for the person who does not require S/PDIF digital I/O. The Delta 44 features the same 24-bit 96kHz converter section that makes the Delta 66 the envy of the audio card community. And like the Delta 66, the Delta 44s breakout box handles 4 balanced or unbalanced, +4dB or -10dB signal level analog inputs and outputs. Also included is the Delta control panel software, which configures the card and controls digital mixing and routing.Minimize

EMU 0404


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

Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External


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

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.