Audio
| Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) |
124 dB |
| Line-out Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
0.0003% |
| Internal |
Y |
| Frequency range |
10 - 90000 Hz |
| Audio system direct 3D sound |
Y |
| Line-in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) |
118 dB |
| Audio quality |
24 bit |
| Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC) |
24-bit/192kHz |
| Audio A/D Converter (ADC) |
24-bit/192kHz |
Ports & interfaces
| CD/AUX audio in |
Y |
| Audio (L,R) out |
2 |
| Host interface |
PCI |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Technical details
| OpenAL |
Y |
| Dolby technologies |
Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker |
System requirements
| Minimum processor |
Intel Pentium4 1.4GHz, AMD Athlon 1400 CPU |
| Minimum RAM |
256 MB |
| Minimum hard disk space |
60 MB |
| Optical drive required |
Y |
PCI, 192kHz/24bit, 124 dB, FlexBass, GX 2.5 Game Audio Engine, VocalFX
World's first Precision Clock Tuning for Revolutionary PC Hi-Fi audio
- 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.
Industry-leading 124dB SNR
Choosing only the best components and finest design, Xonar Essence STX achieves unprecedented 124 dB SNR – 64 times clear than on-board solutions, bringing top-o-the shelf audio experience for 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 details and lively sound image presented for revolutionary experience.
Multi-channel Upgradable
Essence ST is designed to allow full 7.1 surround enjoyment with future upgrade. The high fidelity Xonar H6 multi-channel extension board sold separately in the future provides 120dB signal-to-noise ratio, offering the ultimate surround sound quality ever in the market.
Built-in headphone amplifier
Most quality headphones require extra driving power from amplifier to perform their best, otherwise, they distort and lose details
Driving with Ease and Quality
Xonar Essence STX’s built-in headphone amplifier is ready to drive ANY headphone to it’s full performance stage, with under 0.001% distortion
