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Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo Sound Card
Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo
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Creative Sound Blaster Z Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z
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Universal Audio Apollo Duo Sound Card
Universal Audio Apollo Duo
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3 editorial reviews
One of the best sound cards you'll hear, right hereRead more
If any branding in the technology industry is renowned for not pulling punches, the Republic of Gamers would be of the first that springs to mind and the ROG Phoebus is no exception.Read more
Ever since the release of the Xonar DX in 2008, ASUS has continually brought their A game to the demanding – and extremely finicky - high end PC audio market. Their Xonar line proved that you don’t need a soundcard with “Creative Labs” or “Auzentech” in its name to be taken seriously by your...Read more
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3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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2 editorial reviews
How do you improve on perfection?Read more
UA’s updated Apollo Twin packs in more DSP power and improved audio performance.Read more
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User rating
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
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3.8 out of 5
71 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
2 %
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
34 %
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General

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

Analog 3.5mm output14
N/A
Analogue RCA outputs00
N/A
Headphone outputyesyes
N/A
Headphone output (3.5 mm)11
N/A
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)00
N/A
Headphone outputs14
N/A
Jack Plug input00
N/A
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)00
N/A
Microphone inputyesyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)11
N/A
Line-inyesyes
N/A
S/PDIF in portyesyes
N/A
S/PDIF out portyesyes
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Firewire
  • Thunderbolt
USBnono
N/A
Line-out
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Placement TypeInternalInternalExternal
Colour of product
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Black,Red
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Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)118.0 dB116.0 dB
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Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)118.0 dB116.0 dB
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D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit
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