ASUS 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Xonar Essence ST Sound Card

ASUS 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Xonar Essence ST Sound Card

7.1 Channels
24-bit 192KHz
PCI Interface

No more settling for mediocre acoustics with your old onboard audio chip! Turn your PC into a Hi-Fi system with ASUS Xonar Essence ST sound card. A breakthrough in the industry, their Xonar Essence ST, for the first time in the world, features precision-clock tuning for audiophile-class music detail and sound imaging. Top-selected components with proven ASUS design combine in this industry-leading 124dB SNR. Thanks to the built-in headphone amplifier, your luxury headset is capable of unleashing the sound card's full potential with minimized distortion.

Serious listening starts here.

Industry-leading 124dB SNR Choosing only the best components and finest design, Xonar Essence STX achieves unprecedented 124 dB SNR – 64 times clearer than on-board solutions, creating a top-of-the-line audio experience for you audiophiles.
Precision clock tuning for perfect audio Xonar Essence ST is the world’s first audio card to focus on precision-clock tuning to minimize audio jitter. The result is extensive musical detail and lively sound imaging presented for a revolutionary experience.
Quality built-in headphone amplifier Most quality headphones require extra driving power from an amplifier to perform their best, otherwise, they distort and lose details. Xonar Essence STX’s built-in headphone amplifier is ready to drive ANY headphone to its full performance stage - with under 0.001% distortion.
Designed in Essence to achieve Excellence EMI shielding seals all analog output signals perfectly from noise, offering distortion-free audio enjoyment. Independent power from MOLEX ensures the power-sensitive analog signals treated with the cleanest power source. And multi-layer PCB design helps separate audio from noise.

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Model

Brand: ASUS

Model: 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z

Audio core

Audio Chipset: ASUS AV100

Channels: 7.1

Sample Rate: 192KHz

Digital Audio: 24-bit

SNR: 124 dB - Front-out
117 dB - Headphone-out

Encode: Dolby Technologies:
Dolby Digital Live
Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater environment through one single S/PDIF connection

Dolby Headphone
Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones.

Dolby Virtual Speaker
Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers.

Dolby Pro-Logic II
Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into up to 6.1 channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield.

Ports

Line In: 6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In)

Line Out: RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L), 6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)

SPDIF Out: High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192KHz/24bit

MIC In: Yes

CD/Aux In: 4-pin header on the card

Spec

Interface: PCI

Operating Systems Supported: MCE2005
Windows Vista (32 / 64bit)
Windows XP (32 / 64bit)

Features

Features: World's first Precision Clock Tuning for Revolutionary PC Hi-Fi audio

Audio Performance:
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 118 dB
Output THD+N at 1kHz: 0.0003% (-110dB) for Front-out, 0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
Input THD+N at 1kHz: 0.0002% (-113dB) for Line-in
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/192kHz input): <10Hz to 90KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)

Main Chipset:
High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier: Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120dB SNR, 100dB THD+N @ Vcc+/-12V, RL=600O, f=1kHz)
24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out (127dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (120dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)

Sample Rate and Resolution:
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
S/PDIF Digital Output: 4.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital
ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @16/24bit with very low latency

Driver:
VocalFX: VoiceEX, ChatEX, Magic Voic
Smart Volume Normalizer: Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming
Xear 3D Virtual Speaker Shifter: Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Karaoke Functions: Music Key-Shifting and Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
FlexBass: Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
3D Sound Engines/APIs: Vista: DirectSound3D GX 2.5, DirectSound HW, DirectSound SW, A3D1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: Lifetime limited

Labor: Lifetime limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): Lifetime
Limited Warranty period (labor): Lifetime

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N/A 9/13/2012 2:38:41 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5	Rating: 4/5Agreed with Jazzfan Pros: Sounds fabulous. Low jitter clock. Cons: Software. Construction quality is lacking compared to Claro Halo. Components on Claro Halo are much higher quality. Lots of cracks and pops than Claro Halo. Other Thoughts: People said this card is significantly better than Claro Halo because this card output much louder sound than the Halo. Other than louder sound, no much different in terms of sound quality. The construction no doubt Halo wins hands down, you can immediately tell which board is made in China by looking at the PCB. But the sound quality is superb despite the build quality issue. 1 out of 5 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
steve 8/10/2011 3:11:22 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5	Rating: 5/5this other guy has downs Pros: I have had this card (didn't buy from newegg) for ages and have never felt that the construction was sub par. This other guy must be on disability or something because ALL SOUND CARDS ARE BUILT ON PCB. How can one sound could possibly have better build quality than another?? Why does it even matter? Isn't the sound what's important? Cons: none. 8 out of 27 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Jazzfan 4/14/2011 11:38:54 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 3/5Not Sure About This Purchase Pros: Direct Power RF Shield Cons: Construction Quality is Disappointing Limited Accessories Obsolete Software Disc Other Thoughts: I was a little disappointed with this purchase. As mentioned above, it came with a driver disc for Vista and XP and I had to go online to get the software. Am I being sold old stock? I have a Claro Halo XT in my home theater computer and wanted something different and simpler for the office so I went with this for my ASUS mb office rig, f. The quality of construction on the Claro is a lot better - it's more substantial feeling despite the RF shield on the Asus. The Claro also has audiophile grade line out jacks, which the ASUS lacks. The sound quality seems to be about the same - I read reviews insisting that the PCI version of the Xonor Essence was better than the Claro, but I have not heard a difference. It's definitely better than the motherboard sound but then it better be. I do like the Music (Note) setting on the software, but I am wondering if I am just getting the digital version of the old loudness button on a 70s receiver. I will go back to Claro for my next sound card. 7 out of 23 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!