ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 124 dB SNR - 7.1 - PCIe - ASUS AV100
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Product Specification
- Product Code
- IM-B99P478
- Manufacturer Ref
- 90YA00NN-M0UA00
- Barcode
- 4716659682646
- Type
- PCIe Expansion Card
- Brand
- ASUS
Product Details
- ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 124 dB SNR - 7.1 - PCIe - ASUS AV100
Essence STX II delivers industry-leading 124dB SNR audio clarity, a much-envied quality inherited from the revolutionary and widely-acclaimed Essence STX sound card - and up to 64 times better than typical onboard audio hardware. Headphone output reaches a fantastic 120dB SNR. A high-precision clock is crucial to audiophiles. Integrated circuits are susceptible to heat and temperature changes, which is why Essence STX II includes a premium temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) clock source. It is an ultra-accurate timing technology that ensures ultra-low jitter.
- Keeping the audiophile spirit and philosophy alive
Essence STX II delivers meticulous design, quintessential performance and profound musicality - elements that shape the spirit of the whole Essence Hi-Fi series. - Legendary audio quality that just got better
Essence STX II delivers industry-leading 124dB SNR audio clarity, a much-envied quality inherited from the revolutionary and widely-acclaimed Essence STX sound card - and up to 64 times better than typical onboard audio hardware. Headphone output reaches a fantastic 120dB SNR. - Ultra-low jitter
A high-precision clock is crucial to audiophiles. Integrated circuits are susceptible to heat and temperature changes, which is why Essence STX II includes a premium temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) clock source. It is an ultra-accurate timing technology that ensures ultra-low jitter. - Clean and consistent power supply
Essence STX II uses a dedicated four-pin Molex power connection rather than drawing power from the expansion slot like other cards, and that means a cleaner supply of electricity. Optimized power delivery is further assured with high-fidelity low-dropout (LDO) regulators - unprecedented in the audio-card industry. As well, audiophile-appreciated WIMA capacitors deliver balanced sound. - Celebrated MUSES op-amps
The profound musicality that Essence listeners expect is encapsulated by celebrated MUSES 8920 and MUSES 8820 op-amps, which deliver true-to-life tonality and spacious sound imaging. - True 7.1-channel surround sound that's easy to fit and great to customize
Exclusive to Essence STX II 7.1 is a multichannel daughterboard that delivers true 7.1-channel surround with high-fidelity 120dB SNR outputs. This easy-to-fit daughterboard slides into a slot adjacent to Essence STX II 7.1, so installation couldn't be more convenient. Each channel is fully customizable with nine swappable op-amp sockets - giving audiophiles complete freedom to create the perfect surround-sound experience for their ears and listening environment. - Dolby Digital Live
Reproduces Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound, immersing players in exciting and realistic entertainment experiences with high-quality surround that puts you at the center of the action. - Dolby Virtual Speaker
Reshapes two-channel and 5.1-channel stereo content into virtual surround sound even with just two speakers, reproducing the dynamic, enveloping environment of a 5.1-speaker home theater system. - Dolby Pro Logic II
Transforms high-quality stereo sound into rich and realistic 5.1-channel surround that completely changes your audio perception. - Dolby Headphone
Simulates spectacular surround for personal audio by using powerful digital signal processing. It delivers up to 7.1-channel surround over any headphones for more vibrant and spacious listening.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Sound card |
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Interface Type | PCI Express |
| Width | 10.7 cm |
| Depth | 16.8 cm |
| Processor / Memory | |
| Signal Processor | ASUS AV100 |
| Audio Output | |
| Sound Output Mode | 7.1 channel surround |
| DAC Resolution | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz (min) - 192 kHz (max) |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 124 dB |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 90000 Hz |
| Features | Headphone Amplifier, TCXO clock source |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Pro Logic II |
| Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Interfaces | 1 x audio line-out - RCA x 8 ¦ 1 x headphones - phone stereo 6.3 mm ¦ 1 x audio line-out - 4 pin MPC ¦ 1 x SPDIF output - RCA |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | Op-Amp swap kit |
| Cables Included | 1 x mini-phone 3.5 mm to RCA cable ¦ 1 x S/PDIF cable |
| Software / System Requirements | |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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