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Xonar Essence ST
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.
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World's first Precision Clock Tuning for Revolutionary PC Hi-Fi audio
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
Designed in Essence to achieve Excellence
EMI-free analog output path
EMI shielding seals all analog output signals perfectly from noise, offering distortion-free audio enjoyment
Independent power for analog signals
Draw additional power from MOLEX ensures the power-sensitive analog signals treated with the cleanest power source
Hyper-Grounding circuitry design
Utilizing multi-layer PCB design to separate audio from noise
Specifications
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Audio Performance |
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
124dB for Front-out,117dB for Headphone-out (600ohms) dB
Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted):
118 dB
Output THD+N at 1kHz:
0.0003% (-110dB) for Front-out, 0.001% (-100dB) for Headphone-out
Input THD+N at 1kHz:
0.0002% (-113dB) for Line-in
Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/192kHz input):
<10Hz to 90KHz
Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage
2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) |
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Bus Compatibility |
PCI:
PCI v2.2 or above bus compatible |
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Main Chipset |
Audio Processor:
ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)
24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources:
Texas Instruments PCM1792A*1 for Front-Out (127dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs:
Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (120dB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit)
High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier:
Texas Instruments 6120A2*1 (120dB SNR, 100dB THD+N @ Vcc±12V, RL=600Ω, f=1kHz) |
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Sample Rate and Resolution |
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution:
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution:
44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit
S/PDIF Digital Output:
4.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital
ASIO 2.0 Driver Support:
Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @16/24bit with very low latency |
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I/O Ports |
Analog Output Jack:
RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L), 6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
Analog Input Jack:
6.30mm jack *1 (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In)
Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner):
ux-In (4-pin header on the card)
Digital S/PDIF Output:
High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192KHz/24bit
Front-Panel Header:
Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out /
Microphone in
S/PDIF Header:
Connects to compatiable graphic cards for HDMI output |
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Driver Features |
Operation System:
Windows 7/Vista/XP/MCE2005
Dolby® Technologies:
Dolby® Digital Live
Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater environment through one single S/PDIF connection
Dolby® Headphone
Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones.
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers.
Dolby® Pro-Logic II
Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into up to 6.1 channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield.
Smart Volume Normalizer™:
Smart Volume Normalizer™
Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming
Xear 3D™ Virtual Speaker Shifter:
Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Karaoke Functions:
Music Key-Shifting and Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
FlexBass™:
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
3D Sound Engines/APIs:
Vista: DirectSound3D® GX 2.5, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability
XP: DirectSound2.5 SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability
VocalFX™:
the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including: -VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in EAX games -ChatEX: emulates different background environment effects when you chat online -Magic Voice: changes your voice pitch to different types (Monster/Cartoon…) for disguising your real voice or just for fun in online chatting |
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Accessories |
1 x S/PDIF optical adaptors
1 x 6.3mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter |
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Size (Width x Height) |
106.65 x 168.26mm |
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Model |
Date |
Subject And Comments |
Media |
Area |
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Xonar Essence STX |
2011/07 |
BESTCOVERY Best Sound Card
Audiophiles around the world can rejoice now that Asus has taken the time to design the Xonar Essence, a sound card which is truly above the rest of the market in terms of pure sound quality. …the Xonar Essence provides you with crystal clear sound quality that has to be heard to be believed. … the audio enhancements it provides beg to be appreciated on the best speakers and headphones on the market. All in all though, Asus has developed a first class product if you require top quality sound…
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BESTCOVERY |
UNITED STATES |
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Xonar Essence STX |
2011/04 |
Stereowise Plus Editor's Choice Award
When it comes to sound cards, there are a lot of options. If you went the best sound for your computer, that long list is practically non existent with a signal to make ratio of 124 dB, and 0.0003% distortion, this card packs a huge punch with it's delicious annual treat. Their inspiration came from the 4000 year old Chime of Tiger, and they did a great job. Based on it's performance, quality, and features, it has earned our Editor's Choice Award.
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Stereowise Plus |
UNITED STATES |
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Xonar Essence STX |
2011/03 |
Must Have
It might be an expensive card, but it is clearly worth every penny, especially if your take your music and audio experience seriously
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KitGuru |
UNITED KINGDOM |
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Xonar Essence STX |
2011/01 |
Recommended Award
Excellent, spremely well appointed card with phenomenal mic sensitivity
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tech radar |
UNITED KINGDOM |
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Xonar Essence ST |
2010/07 |
Top Pick
The ASUS Essence ST Deluxe 7.1 is easily one of the best sounding cards we have had in our audio lab. If you are looking for a high quality cards for music, movies and some gaming then you should definitely put the Essence ST Deluxe 7.1 at the top of your list.
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Guru3d |
NETHERLANDS |
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Xonar Essence ST |
2010/05 |
Gold Award
The Asus Xonar essence has achieved our highest award, a gold medal.
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Overclockers Tech |
UNITED KINGDOM |
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Xonar Essence STX |
2010/04 |
Tweak News Top Rank Award
Asus' Xonar Essence STX may be pricey, but for audiophiles or those with the money to spend on an excellent sound card, this is the one to get. It looks good and performs even better. It's made with high quality components throughout… With such gorgeous sound clarity reaching my ears, I am rediscovering my music library and gaming has become a much more immersive experience. … If you've got the money, don't hesitate to make this your next purchase when shopping for a sound card.
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TWEAK NEWS |
UNITED STATES |
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Xonar Essence ST |
2010/02 |
5 out of 6
"…a sound experience unlike anything we've ever experienced"
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PC World Norway |
NORWAY |
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Xonar Essence STX |
2010/02 |
Silver Award - Kakaku.com Product Award 2009 / sound card section
Selected by end user
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Kakaku.com |
JAPAN |
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