Member Reviews: ASUS Essence STX II 7.1

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Introduction:

This is a new high end sound card from ASUS that has a lot to offer!

Features:

Industry-leading 124dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) audio quality inherited from the revolutionary and widely-acclaimed Xonar Essence ST/STX
Ultra-low jitter with premium TCXO clock source
Clean and consistent power supply thanks to high-fidelity low-dropout (LDO) regulators and WIMA® capacitors for uncompromising sound
Top-notch headphone amplifier supports up to 600ohm-headphone impedance with additional gain for in-ear monitors (IEMs)
Exclusive op-amp swap kit includes three op-amps and tool for easy tone tuning
Celebrated MUSES op-amps deliver true-to-life musicality
Ultra-fidelity (120dB SNR) 7.1-channel output via the exclusive daughterboard

For more information on this sound card, visit here.

Packaging:

The sound card and accessories come in a nice attractive box with detailed information printed on most areas of the box.

Once the box is removed, we are presented with this gorgeous looking main sound card furnished with a gun metal brushed finish and a lion shaped insignia.