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Asus Xonar Essence ST Sound Card

Stock Code: SC-008-AS

Manufacturers Code: 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z

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Choosing only the best components and finest design, the Xonar Essence ST achieves unprecedented 124dB SNR - 64 times clearer than on-board solutions.

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• Tony Barnard20.03.2013 | 17:16

   

  StaggeringI fitted the Xonar Essence ST into an old, very low spec PC and installed OpenELEC XBMC to use it as a Media Centre. The result was totally astounding. It booted in just a few seconds and there were no drivers to install. The sound quality exceeded my £2500 CD player, which I've now decided to sell.11 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

• Matthew24.12.2010 | 13:28

   

  Fantastic sound cardI just want to say anyone on the fence about this card would be just to go for it.
  Its a fantastic sound card.
  At first I didn't notice much difference in the sound compared to my old Soundblaster Xtreme Gamer but then I noticed that music was so much clearer and some songs that I didn't like before I now liked because the music just sounded much better.
  I have it connected to my Kenwood HiFi Amp and I can now turn the sound all the way up with NO distortion at all.
  I was going to buy the Xfi Titanium but decided to go for overall sound quality instead.8 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

• Craig Brown14.01.2012 | 21:26

   

  GorgeousI exclusively use a quality pair of headphones with my PC so this card was a bit of a no brainer.
  
  Great for gaming, great for watching movies, but music is where it shines the most.
  
  Team it with a good pair of headphones around the same sort of price and you will love it.
  
  I used to use an Asus Xonar D2X (until I damaged it) and they are nice, this is noticeably better.
  
  If you want quality hi-fi audio go for it, but it's at it's best when used with headphones.8 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

• Adam25.12.2009 | 21:55

   

  Even better than expectedWas a bit dubious about the difference it would make. But I can tell you now that it has made my sound system come alive! In the end i went for the st over the stx as the st can have the additional addon board, the 'h6', for analouge surround sound.7 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

• johnny12.12.2010 | 06:10

   

  johnny mI've tried other cards prior to this Essence ST, for listening to music, watching films. So I expected a lot from this card, I can honestly say I haven’t been disappointed and the in-built headphone amp simply has to be heard.7 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

• Martin Johnson08.01.2011 | 21:33

   

  Stunning audioI upgraded from my X-fi Fatality card of 3 years and all I can say is wow! Don't get me wrong the X-fi was a great card but I didn't realise what I was missing out on until I read some reviews and took the plunge.
  
  Music is so much warmer and detailed, the presence it creates is astounding, games work great too. I have yet to try headphones, which is where this hardware is meant to excel.
  
  Great card, would never go back!7 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

• Huntyz23.02.2011 | 06:39

   

  WOW AmazingAfter my x-fi fatality died and wouldn't output sound any more I went back to on-board Realtek audio which was bland to say the least so I decided to buy another card and saw the built in headphone amp and all i can say is WOW this card really sounds amazing through my Shure se530's. Very impressed!7 User found this Review usefullhelpful Review? Yes

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