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Asus Xonar D1 Sound Card
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Asus Xonar SE
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Creative Sound Blaster Z Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z
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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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3.9 out of 5
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38
4.0 out of 5
38 user ratings
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General

Sound TypeSurroundSurroundSurroundSurround
Interface TypePCIPCI ExpressPCI ExpressPCI Express
Number of channels65.15.15.1

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output4
N/A
14
Analogue RCA outputs0
N/A
00
Headphone outputyes
N/A
yesyes
Headphone outputs4314
Jack Plug input0
N/A
00
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)0
N/A
00
Microphone inputyes
N/A
yesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)1
N/A
11
Line-inyesyesyesyes
Line-outyesyes
N/A
yes
S/PDIF in portyes
N/A
N/A
yes
S/PDIF out portyesyes
N/A
yes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical output
  • Firewire
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USBno
N/A
nono
Headphone output (3.5 mm)
N/A
N/A
11
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
0

Design

Placement TypeInternalInternalInternalInternal
Colour of product
N/A
Black
N/A
Black,Red

Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)112.0 dB110.0 dB106.0 dB116.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)116.0 dB116.0 dB106.0 dB116.0 dB
D/A audio6 bit / 48 kHz
N/A
24 bit / 48 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit24.0 bit24.0 bit

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