Asus Xonar Essence STX Soundcard
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Mfr part code: 90-YAA0C0-0UAN00Z
- PCI-Express connection
- 124dB SNR Built in Headphone Amp
- Perfectly shielded EMI-free analog output path
- 1x audio line-out RCA x 2, 1x headphones output
- SPDIF optical output
Product Description
Asus Xonar Essence STX Soundcard
Introducing the Asus Xonar STX Essence Soundcard..... 124 dB SNR / Headphone Amp card for Audiophiles!
Asus Xonar STX Features
- Industry-leading 124dB SNR
- Built-in headphone amp drives every available headphone with <0.001% distortion
- Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors offer great dynamic performance
- Perfectly shielded EMI-free analog output path
- Customize your sound color effortlessly via swappable OPAmp socket
Story behind the Masterpiece
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors crystallized their knowledge of the materials and music into the Chime of Tiger, one of the first audio masterpiece in human history. Gold-plated on the EMI shield, the Chime of Tiger totem not only represents Asus Xonar team's new footnote in audio innovation, but also mankind's endless pursuit of the Essence of Sound.
Industry-leading 124dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)
Choosing only the best components and finest design, Asus Xonar Essence STX achieves unprecedented 124 dB SNR - 64 times clear than on-board solutions, bringing top-o-the shelf audio experience for audiophiles.
Built-in headphone amp
A high-quality TI TPA6120A2 headphone driver supports headphones up to 600ohms of impendence with lower than 0.001% distortion. Drive your headphones as intended without additional amplification.
Hyper-Grounding circuitry design
This exclusive ASUS technique utilizes multi-layer PCB design to separate signal and noise, ensuring only the cleanest signals are passed to sensitive components.
Perfectly sealed analog output path
EMI and shielding seals all analog output signals perfectly from noise, offering distortion-free audio enjoyment.
Nichicon "Fine Gold" professional audio capacitors
Using state-of-the-art etching technology, Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors deliver rich bass and crystal-clear high frequencies.
Swappable OPA Sockets
Tune up your unique sound - OPAMP sockets allow simple, solder-less alteration for user-preferred sound color.
Package Contents
Asus Xonar Essence STX 2 Channel PCI Express Audio Card
RCA to 3.5mm Y cable
6.3mm to 3.5mm adaptor
S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptors *1
Driver CD
Quick Start Guide
Audio Precision test report
Asus Xonar STX Features
- Industry-leading 124dB SNR
- Built-in headphone amp drives every available headphone with <0.001% distortion
- Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors offer great dynamic performance
- Perfectly shielded EMI-free analog output path
- Customize your sound color effortlessly via swappable OPAmp socket
Story behind the Masterpiece
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors crystallized their knowledge of the materials and music into the Chime of Tiger, one of the first audio masterpiece in human history. Gold-plated on the EMI shield, the Chime of Tiger totem not only represents Asus Xonar team's new footnote in audio innovation, but also mankind's endless pursuit of the Essence of Sound.
Industry-leading 124dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)
Choosing only the best components and finest design, Asus Xonar Essence STX achieves unprecedented 124 dB SNR - 64 times clear than on-board solutions, bringing top-o-the shelf audio experience for audiophiles.
Built-in headphone amp
A high-quality TI TPA6120A2 headphone driver supports headphones up to 600ohms of impendence with lower than 0.001% distortion. Drive your headphones as intended without additional amplification.
Hyper-Grounding circuitry design
This exclusive ASUS technique utilizes multi-layer PCB design to separate signal and noise, ensuring only the cleanest signals are passed to sensitive components.
Perfectly sealed analog output path
EMI and shielding seals all analog output signals perfectly from noise, offering distortion-free audio enjoyment.
Nichicon "Fine Gold" professional audio capacitors
Using state-of-the-art etching technology, Nichicon "Fine Gold" capacitors deliver rich bass and crystal-clear high frequencies.
Swappable OPA Sockets
Tune up your unique sound - OPAMP sockets allow simple, solder-less alteration for user-preferred sound color.
Package Contents
Asus Xonar Essence STX 2 Channel PCI Express Audio Card
RCA to 3.5mm Y cable
6.3mm to 3.5mm adaptor
S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptors *1
Driver CD
Quick Start Guide
Audio Precision test report
Technical Specification
Asus Xonar Essence STX Soundcard
Expansion / Connectivity |
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|---|---|
| Interfaces | 1 x audio line-out - RCA x 2 ¦ 1 x headphones - phone stereo 6.3 mm ¦ 1 x audio line-in - phone stereo 6.3 mm ¦ 1 x audio line-in - 4 pin MPC ¦ 1 x SPDIF output - RCA ¦ On supplied cable: 1 x SPDIF output - TOSLINK |
General |
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| Device Type | Sound card |
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Interface Type | PCI Express x1 |
Processor / Memory |
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| Signal Processor | ASUS AV100 |
Audio Output |
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| Sound Output Mode | Stereo |
| DAC Resolution | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate | 192 kHz (max) |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 124 dB |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 90000 Hz |
| Compliant Standards | DirectSound, A3D 1.0, OpenAL, Dolby Digital Live, EAX 5.0, Dolby Pro Logic II |
Miscellaneous |
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| Cables Included | 2 x audio adaptor ¦ 1 x audio (digital) adapter |
Software / System Requirements |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits) |
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