Name: Xonar Essence One
Brand: Asus
SKU: 266053
Rating: 4.3 (38 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

the voice was clean and fluent
output can handle headphones with resistance of up to 600 ohms
The controls themselves are logically laid out and easy to use

sampling rate stays native to the incoming frequency
shifts digital noise even further from the audible frequency range
audio transmission format has fallen to audio manufacturers

Sound type: Stereo
Interface type: USB
Number of channels: 2.0
Headphone output: yes
Microphone input: no
D/a audio: 24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality: 24 bit
Placement type: External

Asus Xonar Essence One - Pros & Cons

the voice was clean and fluent
output can handle headphones with resistance of up to 600 ohms
The controls themselves are logically laid out and easy to use
packed full of sonic detail and sounds powerful and exciting
to get going with the software at hand and proved stable and effective once running
an impressive technical specification
unusual feature set and distinctive styling
Technologically advanced and very flexible digital preamp
The bass in particular is excellent
The voice is very musical and again very clean
strong and sturdy piece of aluminum
soundstage very generous and quite holographic
the sound relaxed and easy flowing in the same time
good details and transparency
They have a very nice fluency and are very clean
as the STU with good components as well
midrange is sweet
musical and with very enjoyable clean voices
The drums are punchy and the rhythm is engaging and energetic

sampling rate stays native to the incoming frequency
shifts digital noise even further from the audible frequency range
audio transmission format has fallen to audio manufacturers
Only subtle to minimal to inaudible
It may not display this or other websites correctly
it slightly takes away from transparency and details

Asus - Video Reviews (9)

Asus Xonar Essence One Headphone Amplifier & DAC Review | Overview and Features

Hardware Pr0n: ASUS Xonar Essence One USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

ASUS Xonar Essence One Audiophile Grade USB DAC Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

Asus Xonar Essence One - Full Specifications

Sound Type	Stereo
Interface Type	USB
Number of channels	2.0

Width	9.06 in
Depth	10.29 in
Height	2.39 in
Weight	12.77 oz

Plug and Play	yes
3D sound support	no
Remote control	no
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	-110.0 %
Support for MADI	no

Power source	Powerline

Analogue RCA outputs	2
Headphone output	yes
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)	1
Microphone input	no
USB	yes

Placement Type	External

Noise level (SNR)	120.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	120.0 dB
D/A audio	24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality	24.0 bit

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Asus Xonar Essence One Asus - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.3

Based on 9 reviews

Asus Xonar Essence One Asus Xonar Essence One Review (w/ Raysonic CD228 & Audeze LCD2)

KitGuru

Published: 01.02.2012

Asus Xonar Essence One Review (w/ Raysonic CD228 & Audeze LCD2)

Today we are looking at the latest 'audiophile' grade Asus Xonar Essence One external soundcard and

Asus Xonar Essence One ASUS Xonar Essence One DAC and amplifier

Tech2

Published: 12.09.2011

ASUS Xonar Essence One DAC and amplifier

As audio enthusiasts become more and more particular about their sources, pouring a ton of money into everything from high-end CD players and vinyl players

Asus Xonar Essence One ASUS Essence One review

Guru3D.com

Published: -

ASUS Essence One review

The ASUS Essence 1 is easily one of the most anticipated products to come along in the PC audio community in quite some time as many seen it as ASUS moving out of the general audio market and taking a shot at entry into the true high end audio marketplace. Can this new product offer excellent sound quality, features demanded by the external audio market and all for a reasonable price? Introduction

Asus Xonar Essence One The Asus DAC: Xonar Essence One -update with Muses Edition-

Headfonia Reviews

Published: 13.06.2013

The Asus DAC: Xonar Essence One -update with Muses Edition-

The Asus Xonar Essence One Muses Edition: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' Website

Asus Xonar Essence One ASUS Xonar Essence One DAC & Headphone Amplifier Review

TechPowerUp

Published: 02.04.2012

ASUS Xonar Essence One DAC & Headphone Amplifier Review

5.0

ASUS Xonar Essence One is the name of a brand new DAC & Headphone amplifier combination from ASUS. The unit can decode 192 kHz source material and features a well performing headphone amplifier stage that allows for op-amp swapping.