ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card

ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 Channels 24-bit 24 bit 44.10 kHz Playback 24 bit 48 kHz Playback 24 bit 96 kHz Playback 24 bit 192 kHz Playback 24 bit 96 kHz Recording PCI Interface Sound Card

7.1 Channels
24-bit 24 bit 44.10 kHz Playback
24 bit 48 kHz Playback
24 bit 96 kHz Playback
24 bit 192 kHz Playback
24 bit 96 kHz Recording
PCI Interface

Designed by the CES-award winning ASUS Xonar team, this latest member of the Xonar is equipped with design features found only on high-end audio equipment, fully catering to audiophiles seeking to enjoy high fidelity audio on their PCs across all forms of entertainment including music, movies and games.

Immersive Gaming Audio Feel enemies crawling behind you and hear voices echo in dungeons with Xonar’s immersive GX2.5 audio engine. Enable latest EAX gaming audio, and restores surround gaming in Windows Vista without additional software.
192k/24bit True PC Hi-Fi Enjoyment Xonar DS’s 192kHz/24bit playback support let you enjoy all music files converted at highest quality without any sample rate downgrade.
Bring the Hi-Fi Theater to Your desktop Consisting of DTS Neo: PC and DTS Interactive technologies, DTS Connect brings the world’s most welcomed Hi-Fi surround sound to your PC and turns it into a powerful multi-media center and game console.
Customize Your Sound with Swappable OPamp Socket The design once only seen on hi-end audio equipment is now presented in Xonar DS. Swappable OPamp socket allows you to customize your sound solderlessly and create your favorite listening experience with ease.
Best Flexibility and Connectivity Intel HDA compatible front-panel header automatically switches output from back-panel to front once plugged in.

Learn more about the ASUS Xonar DS

Model

Brand: ASUS

Model: Xonar DS

Audio core

Channels: 7.1

Sample Rate: 24 bit 44.10 kHz Playback
24 bit 48 kHz Playback
24 bit 96 kHz Playback
24 bit 192 kHz Playback
24 bit 96 kHz Recording

Digital Audio: 24-bit

SNR: 107 dB
100 dB

Ports

SPDIF Out: Up to 24 bit 192 kHz Shared with Back surround output jack

Other Ports: 4 x Stereo Mini Jack Audio Line Out
1 x Stereo Mini Jack
1 x 4-pin 3.5mm Auxiliary Input

Spec

Interface: PCI

Features

Features: The leading innovator and provider of PC Hi-Fi audio solutions, today launched the ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 channel audio card. Designed by the CES-award winning ASUS Xonar team, this latest member of the Xonar is equipped with design features found only on high-end audio equipment, fully catering to audiophiles seeking to enjoy high fidelity audio on their PCs - across all forms of entertainment including music, movies and games.

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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Dan C. 9/13/2012 6:31:56 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Amazing Pros: Installation was fast Sound is clear Cons: DON'T MESS AROUND WITH THE FX SETTINGS My computer didn't recognize the driver, had to manually look for one online. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Absolute1l 4/27/2012 7:32:01 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 5/5	Rating: 5/5Used to think it didn't make a difference Pros: -sound quality -price Cons: You've gotta know how to manually install latest drivers before you can click the setup.exe from the Asus Website. I had to find the device in device manager and tell it where the driver folder was, install it, restart, then i could click the setup.exe from the Asus driver I downloaded. Had to restart again Other Thoughts: I'veh had this card for over a year now. I used to run an older P35 board with a core 2 duo. I used the Klipsch Image S4's, and couldn't tell much difference between on-board Realtek audio and this card. I was a little dissapointed. But.... I upgraded to a Sandybridge and was using the on board audio. But my earbuds failed. I decided to buy some cans. I got the VModa Crossfade LP's. On max volume they didn't sound loud enough at all. Figured I'd need to get an amp. But first tried installing this card again.... It. Sounds. amazing. No joke, this card puts out WAY better sound than the on board did. Not only that, but somehow without an amp it can get 3x louder than the on board as well. I was beginning to think audio cards were a gimmick if you werent a music professional. But not anymore. This $50 card sounds ridiculously amazing. I HIGHLY recommend getting a card like this if you use cans and want the best bang for your buck. I highly recommend the Crossfades as well. FIVE EGGS! 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 1/14/2012 11:47:27 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 1/5	Rating: 5/5Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z Pros: Solid card that works well for my flac collection and my HD518. Cons: I can't record at 192kHz?.. Other Thoughts: This is in regards to KJ riot's comment. The reason why this card doesn't fit on your Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z, is because that mobo does not have any PCI slots. All those out there that are preparing to buy this card... Be warned.. PCI is not the same as PCI-Express . . . 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 1/1/2012 11:30:33 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5A Qualified Thumbs Up Pros: Lots of features - great value. Cons: Software suffers severe suckage. Other Thoughts: Picked it up based on forum reviews planning to replace my HiFi Link (USB) on the home theater PC. Did the full installation and it sounded simply horrible. Heavy breathing - and out of a tin can to boot. Tried all the available tweaks in the Xonar control panel without luck. Rather than just toss it, I did a full uninstall - with extreme prejudice by rolling back to a prior XP restore point. Once the restore was complete, XP found the new hardware again, and I inserted the CD as requested by the "found new hardware" routine. This gave me the basic driver ONLY. Fired up media center again, picked the same music, hit the go button, and ... wahoo! Works great! Not sure if it's a major improvement over the HiFi Link yet, but it does sound a lot tighter with the Xonar. Needless to say, I will NOT be installing the full software package that came with the card ever again. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
KJ Riot 12/22/2011 7:40:22 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5 Pros: See other thoughts Cons: Would not install, or fit into my motherboard no matter what slot i tried. I have the Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z. Either not all asus products fit each other or im stupid. Other Thoughts: No clue where to go from here. Dont believe I can get a refund since its opened, and whats the point of exchanging for a new one. Very Upset. 0 out of 15 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!