ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 / Sound card / 24-bit / 192 kHz / 124 dB SNR / 7.1 / PCIe / ASUS AV100 | 90YA00NN-M0UA00

Description

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.

ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 / Sound card / 24-bit / 192 kHz / 124 dB SNR / 7.1   | 90YA00NN-M0UA00

Special Features

• Industry-leading 124dB SNR audio quality inherited from the revolutionary and widely-acclaimed Xonar Essence ST/STX
• Ultra-low jitter with premium TCXO clock source
• Clean and consistent power supply thanks to high-fidelity low-dropout regulators and WIMA capacitors for uncompromising sound
• Top-notch headphone amplifier supports up to 600ohm-headphone impedance with additional gain for in-ear monitors (IEMs)
• Exclusive op-amp swap kit includes three op-amps and tool for easy tone tuning
• Celebrated MUSES op-amps deliver true-to-life musicality
• Ultra-fidelity 7.1-channel output via the exclusive daughterboard

Product features

• 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.