The Xonar Essence STX PCI-express is the latest sound card from Asus that is claimed to provide high quality audio performance. Its integrated headphone amplifier produces less than 0.001% distortion to accompany its industry-leading 124dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). The sound cards also boast Hyper-ground technology, EMI Shield design, AV100 high-definition sound processor, 24-bit Burr Brown PCM 1792A D-A converters, Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors, Optical digital output, Two pairs of RCA jacks and Input and output 6.3mm stereo jacks. The new Asus Xonar Essence STX PCI-express is also perfect for gaming and entertainment PCs since it supports ASIO 2.0, Dolby Digital Live, Headphone, Virtual Speaker, Pro-Logic II home theater sound technologies, and DS3D GX2.5 3D gaming engines. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time. [Electronista]
