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Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo Sound Card
Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo
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Focusrite Saffire 6 USB Sound Card
Focusrite Saffire 6 USB
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
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MOTU 8A Sound Card
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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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Focusrite's Saffire range of audio interfaces has proved popular with many a computer musician. The combination of generous I/O and Focusrite's own highly regarded mic pres has proved irresistible.ButRead more
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Everything you need for a high-end XLR recording, streaming, or podcasting setup.Read more
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
Focusrite has a well-earned reputation for building high-quality audio interfaces and mic preamps at price-points to cater to users of all requirements and at a wide range of budget points. With its SRead more
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4.2 out of 5
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General

Sound TypeSurroundStereoStereoStereo
Interface TypePCI Express
N/A
USB
N/A
Number of channels7.1
N/A
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output1000
Analogue RCA outputs0200
Headphone outputyesyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)1000
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)0111
Headphone outputs1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jack Plug input0028
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)0228
Microphone inputyesyesyes
N/A
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)100
N/A
Line-inyes
N/A
yes
N/A
S/PDIF in portyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
S/PDIF out portyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Balanced input XLR
  • MIDI
N/A
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Ethernet
  • Thunderbolt
USBnoyesyesyes
XLR
N/A
22
N/A
Line-out
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Placement TypeInternalExternalExternalExternal

Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)118.0 dB105.0 dB100.0 dB
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Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)118.0 dB
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D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit
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24.0 bit
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