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Asus Xonar DX vs Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

    Asus Xonar DX Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Sound Card
      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Editiorial reviews
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      11 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      60
      4.0 out of 5
      60 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      50
      4.2 out of 5
      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		38 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Sound TypeSurroundStereo

      Connectivity

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Analog 3.5mm output40
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)08
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical output
      • HDMI
      • MIDI
      • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Firewire
      • MIDI
      • Thunderbolt
      USBnono

      Design

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Placement TypeInternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Noise level (SNR)116.0 dB109.0 dB
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Pros & Cons

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