Asus Xonar Essence One

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

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

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

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

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.

Tries to bridge computer and hi-fi. Incomplete, but not without merit

Technologically advanced and very flexible digital preamp. With a tiger on the top.

This USB audio device sounds great and is wonderfully upgradeable, but it has a high price

Tries to bridge computer and hi-fi. Incomplete, but not without merit