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ASUS PCI, PCI Express x1 (XONARESSENCESTX) Sound Card

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Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ...
UPC
0610839041190

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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, 1X Audio-Spdif Output-RCA, 1X Audio-Line-In-4 Pin Mpc, 1X Audio-Line-In/Headphones-Phone Stereo 6.3mm, 1X Headphones-Output-Phone Stereo 6.3mm, 1X Audio-Spdif Output/Line-in/Microphone-TOSLINK, 1 X Audio-Line-Out-Rcax2, On Supplied Cable : 1X Audio-Spdif Output-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
    19 May, 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 deepraver
    09 Nov, 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 gibsonsoft
    28 Jan, 2016

    Xonar

    The very best sound card you can buy lots of power for what ever headphones you have but don't get one if you are only using inferior sound setups as the card cannot make a difference with cheap sound system/ Headphones.........

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: blinq

  • by dIsmikAPSpC@Deleted
    18 May, 2016

    Excellent sound quality.

    If you an audiophile like myself you will absolutely love this sound card. I haven't tried any other op-amps in it yet since I was already blown away by how good it sounds. The software is nice with the EQ options.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mackrel5

  • by trail1rider
    18 Jul, 2018

    Asus Constantly Essence sound card.

    I have a very high end audio system and much of my music comes from streaming music or iTunes. I also listen to CD’s and FM but there was something missing from my computer generated content. There are many other sound cards out there but after reading multiple reviews I chose the Asus because it was the only one that did not have driver conflicts with the motherboard. The music from my computer now has the depth and dynamics of CD’s. Installation was a breeze. I’m a happy camper.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: cierramj2008

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