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ASUS PCI, PCI Express x1 (XONARESSENCESTX) Sound Card

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Item specifics

Condition
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ...
UPC
0610839041190
Brand
ASUS
Model
Xonar Essence STX
MPN
XONARESSENCESTX
Compatible Port
PCI, PCI Express x1

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Product Information

If you're looking for high quality sound for your games and music, then the Xonar Essence STX sound card can be a good choice. This ASUS sound card is packed with features that can make any audiophile excited to get their hands on it. The first thing you can notice on this board is the Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors. These gold capacitors can offer an unrivaled level of audio quality thanks to their state of the art etching technology. The capacitors can provide deep, rumbling bass and crystal clear tones at even the highest frequencies. The shielded EMI free analog output path can ensure that your music is free from distortion and static.The Xonar Essence STX has a 124 signal to noise ratio. This SNR can ensure that this device outputs great sounds on both your speakers and headphones. The TI TPA6120A2 headphone driver can guarantee that even high frequencies sound just right when using headphones. The headphone driver can let you hear even the faintest footsteps on a video game battlefield. It can also let you enjoy 5.1 surround sound with any headphones that support this feature. This ASUS sound card can support a sample rate up to 192 kHz at an extremely low latency. This sample rate means that you can experience great sound no matter what type of speakers you use. Through just one S/PDIF connection, you can enjoy Dolby Digital Live on your desktop computer.Gamers can love the Magic Voice technology embedded within the device. Any microphone connected to this audio card can take advantage of this technology. The Magic Voice technology on the ASUS Xonar Essence STX can let you alter your voice. You can change your voice to that of a monster or a cartoon character at the press of a button. With the ChatEX feature, you can change your background audio. You can convince your friends you're gaming from a forest or a busy airport terminal. The Smart Volume Normalizer puts all audio levels at the same volume, which can make it easier to hear sounds in a 3D space. This ASUS card also provides features such as a microphone echo effect. These features can allow you to turn your computer into a karaoke machine.Originally packed with this device is an array of accessories to let you get the most of your new technology. You'll receive a range of cables that let you hook the device up to your motherboard and even other sound cards. These items include both an RCA cable and an optical adaptor. Both a manual and a quick start guide can ensure that you'll have this device installed in just a few minutes. Lastly, you'll receive a software disc with the drivers you need for Windows to recognize this device.To install this device, you'll need the appropriate hardware in your system. This audio card requires a PCI Express 1.0 or higher slot on your motherboard. A CPU that is at least 1.4 GHz or faster is recommended as well as 60MB of free space to install the necessary drivers. Lastly, 256MB of RAM is required if you want the highest sound quality possible. This ASUS device is fully compatible with both the Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.

Product Identifiers

Brand
ASUS
MPN
XONARESSENCESTX
UPC
0610839041190
Model
Xonar Essence STX
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77228048

Product Key Features

Compatible Port
PCI, PCI Express x1

Additional Product Features

Sample Rate
192kHz
Platform Compatibility
PC
Operation System Required
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 Bits), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-Bit Versions)
Software Required
Drivers & Utilities
Connectivity
1X Audio-Line-Out (Center/Subwoofer) -Mini-Phone 3.5mm, 1X Audio-Line-In/Microphone-Mini-Phone 3.5mm, 1X Audio-Line-Out-Mini-Phone 3.5mm, 1X Audio-Line-Out (Back Surround) -Mini-Phone 3.5mm, ON Supplied Cable : 1X Audio-S/PDIF Output-TOSLINK, 1X Audio-Line-In-4 Pin Mpc, 1X Audio-S/PDIF Output-RCA, 1X Audio-Line-In/Headphones-Phone Stereo 6.3mm, 1X Headphones-Output-Phone Stereo 6.3mm, 1 X Audio-Line-Out-Rcax2, 1X Audio-S/PDIF Output/Line-in/Microphone-TOSLINK, 1X Audio-Line-Out (Side Surround) -Mini-Phone 3.5mm
Channels
2.0
Cables Included
1X S/Pdif Cable, Audio (Optical) Adapter, 1X Audio Adapter
Enclosure Type
Laptop Card
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
124dB
Signal Processor
Asus Av100
Dac Data Width
24-Bit
Type
Sound Card
Product Line
Asus

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  • by towlieboy78
    May 18, 2018Top favourable review

    Only Thing Better is a DAC

    Many will say that sound cards these days are overrated and not necessary. This could not be further from the truth. The amount of extra details that can be heard is just astonishing when this card is matched up with an equally good set of headphones. I was not expecting much, but I was absolutely blown away when listening to music on this card for the first thing.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: demonbuyer14a

  • by fortino_tan
    Mar 08, 2012

    High quality sound card for Audiophile!!! Awesome products!!!

    This is an amazing sound card that you can ever have. First, it matched my Senheisser HD 600 beautifully. It really bring this excellent phones to the maximum sound quality. Second, you have all the output flexibility to all your audio outputs. It can be directed to your stereo amplifier for Hi-Fi setup. It also can be connected to your receiver for Home Teather experience. Third, the Dolby processor is really sound natural. Fourth,it can accept line in from your tuner/ ipod or you can put microphone for karaoke use. To summon up, it really bang for the BUCK! In terms of sound quality, flexibility, and versatility for this sound card. Highly recommended!

  • by YOTvqL9vQsi@Deleted
    Jan 10, 2013

    An amazing audio card that I ever heard and felt the realistic sounds!!!

    Actually I've been looking for such a product like this that should satisfied me and makes me happy with the better sound when listening music and see great movies with Dolby and DTS sound. I invested a lot time and money in purchasing various DACs and sound cards so far to find the better ones with easy to use, apply with other devices and convenient to set up to enjoy the music and the movies. This is the best one for me to meet these requirements, I believe. Of course I'll not stop my efforts in finding the better one in the future. However, this is the best one ever I heard various sound devices. Thank you ASUS!!

  • by deepraver
    Nov 08, 2015

    ASUS XONAR STX Open Box

    The sound card is great and my seller helped me save $80+ over other prices available. It lives up to its specifications and it was a simple install with Windows 10. It took 20 minutes from cover removal to replacement and driver/software install.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: svm4882

  • by johntommjohn
    Apr 11, 2012

    The best sound card I ever owned. Get it or you will be sorry!

    It's like having a high-end dac and a transport on a sound card! Works well as a transport with my raindrophui 4 x TDA1541 + HDAM output. Out of last few sound cards I owned this is by far the best sounding sound card I owned. My only complaint is it does not have the flexibility as the EMU 0404 in sound customization but it's just a personal preference and wont be missed because the sound quality of the Asus Xonar Essence is superb as a dac or transport. Previous sound cards I owned are the Sound blaster Awe 64 Gold, EMU 0404 Died and so many other cards I can't remember.

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