Asus Xonar Essence STX Sound Card Review
Specifications
Output signal-to-noise ratio (line out): 124dB
Output signal-to-noise ratio (headphone): 117dB
Dynamic Range (line out): 124dB
Audio Processor: Asus AV100 HD Sound Processor
Digital-to-Analog Converter: TI (Burr-Brown) PCM1792A
Analog-to-Digital Converter: Cirrus-Logic CS5381
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
Supported Sample Resolutions: 16-bit, 24-bit
Integrated Headphone Amplifier: TI 6120A2
Rear-panel Inputs: Shared 1/4-inch Line-in/Mic-in
Rear-panel Outputs: RCA Left/Right, 1/4-inch Headphone Out, Digital Coaxial/Optical Combo Port
Internal Front-panel Header: Headphone out, Stereo Out, Mic In
Internal Input Header: For connecting an internal TV tuner or other audio source
Internal S/PDIF Header: For sending Dolby Digital or DTS audio to a video card for HDMI transmission
Supported Dolby Technologies: Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker