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Asus Xonar D1 Sound Card
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iConnectivity iConnectAUDIO2+ Sound Card
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  If you are fed up with your sub par onboard audio it may be time you consider picking up a soRead more
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There are many great audio solutions on the market these days, and actually, many modern motherboards have extremely competent solutions built into them. For most people, plugging your speakers straight into the motherboard is fine, or just using your favourite headphones. However, not every motherboard will meet your standards for audio processing abilities, and high-end features such as 7.1 surround, powerful amplification and DSD audio are usually tied to the much more expensive boards. The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2 is the perfect solution for expanding your acoustic power without spending a small fortune. The original version of thisRead more
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General

Sound TypeSurroundSurroundSurroundStereo
Interface TypePCIPCIPCI Express
N/A
Number of channels67.15.1
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output441
N/A
Analogue RCA outputs0
N/A
0
N/A
Headphone outputyesnoyes
N/A
Headphone outputs441
N/A
Jack Plug input000
N/A
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)000
N/A
Microphone inputyesyesyes
N/A
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)111
N/A
Line-inyesyesyes
N/A
Line-outyesyes
N/A
N/A
S/PDIF in portyesyes
N/A
N/A
S/PDIF out portyesyes
N/A
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital optical output
  • Firewire
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • MIDI
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-inMIDI
USBnononoyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)
N/A
N/A
1
N/A

Design

Placement TypeInternalInternalInternalExternal

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