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Asus Xonar DX Sound Card
Asus Xonar DX
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Card
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
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ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card Review Featuring Manufacturers Part#: XONAR DX Price: Click here to compare prices Availability: In Stores Now Product Page: XONAR DX Warranty: 1yr. Manufacturers The current soundcard landscape offers many options to the PC audio enthusiast...Read 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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The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
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User rating
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60 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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2 stars
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General

Sound TypeSurroundSurroundStereo
Interface TypePCI ExpressPCI Express
N/A
Number of channels7.15.1
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output410
Analogue RCA outputs000
Headphone outputyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)110
Headphone outputs11
N/A
Jack Plug input000
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)002
Microphone inputyesyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)110
S/PDIF out portyes
N/A
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital optical output
  • HDMI
  • MIDI
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
Balanced input XLR
USBnonoyes
Line-in
N/A
yes
N/A
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)
N/A
N/A
1
XLR
N/A
N/A
2

Design

Placement TypeInternalInternalExternal

Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)116.0 dB106.0 dB
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Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)120.0 dB106.0 dB
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D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 48 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit
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