Asus Estx-ii Pci-e Sound Card Estx-ii

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Hi-Fi quality sound card with 124dB SNR clarity, top-notch headphone amplifier and premium TCXO clock source.

  • 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

Keeping the audiophile spirit and philosophy alive

Four years after the debut of Essence STX — the long-term holder of the number-one position in Head-Fi's Sound Cards segment, as voted by highly-satisfied users globally — ASUS remains committed to delivering ever better high-end sound cards to delight the most demanding audiophiles. Drawing on years of experience in developing Essence One, Essence STU and Essence III, Essence STX II delivers meticulous design, quintessential performance and profound musicality — elements that shape the spirit of the whole Essence Hi-Fi series.





 

Legendary audio quality that just got better


 
Industry-leading 124dB SNR

Essence STX II delivers industry-leading 124dB SNR audio clarity, a much-envied quality inherited from the revolutionary and widely-acclaimed Essence STX sound card — and up to 64 times (64X) better than typical onboard audio hardware. Headphone output reaches a fantastic 120dB SNR.





 
Ultra-low jitter

A high-precision clock is crucial to audiophiles. Integrated circuits are susceptible to heat and temperature changes, which is why Essence STX II includes a premium temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) clock source. It is an ultra-accurate timing technology that ensures ultra-low jitter.

Clean and consistent power supply

Essence STX II uses a dedicated four-pin Molex power connection rather than drawing power from the expansion slot like other cards, and that means a cleaner supply of electricity. Optimized power delivery is further assured with high-fidelity low-dropout (LDO) regulators — unprecedented in the audio-card industry. As well, audiophile-appreciated WIMA® capacitors deliver balanced sound.

Celebrated MUSES op-amps

The profound musicality that Essence listeners expect is encapsulated by celebrated MUSES 8920 and MUSES 8820 op-amps, which deliver true-to-life tonality and spacious sound imaging.





 

Impeccable headphone amplification


 
Top-notch headphone amplifier supports

The built-in headphone amplifier supports up to 600ohm impedance — so audiophiles can plug in the finest high-impedance headphones to enjoy the pure quality delivered by Essence STX II.

Exquisite headphone gain control

ASUS engineers have furnished Essence STX II with an additional gain control designed especially for high-sensitivity IEM headphones, allowing musicians and audio purists to use earpieces that channel audio output straight to the ear canal — isolating ambient noise for listening that requires undisturbed concentration.





 

Easily adjust the sound for your ears


 
Three swappable op-amp sockets

Essence STX II benefits from swappable op-amp sockets that allow users to create different timbres and tonal combinations.

Additional op-amp swap kit

Essence STX II even comes with a swap kit that includes three additional op-amps — two Texas Instruments LME49720s and one MUSES 8820 — and a clamp tool that makes it easy to remove the op-amp microchips.

 

 
  • Audio Interface
    PCI Express
  • Audio Performance
    Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Front-out) :
    124 dB
    Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) (Headphone-out) : 
    120 dB
    Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) :
    118 dB
    Output THD+N at 1kHz (Front-out) :
    >0.0003 %(-110 dB)
    Output THD+N at 1kHz (Headphone-out) :
    >0.001 %(-100 dB)
    Frequency Response (-3dB, 16bit/44.1KHz input) :
    10 Hz to 90 KHz
    Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage :
    Line output (RCA, 3.5) : 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p)
    Headphone output : 7 Vrms ( Vp-p)
  • Chipset
    Audio Processor :ASUS AV100 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)
  • Digital-to-analog Converter(DAC)
    TI Bur-Brown PCM1792A
  • Sample Rate and Resolution
    Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution :
    44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
    Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution :
    44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
    S/PDIF Digital Output :
    44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
    ASIO Driver Support :
    44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16bit/24bit
  • Connectivity
    Analog Output 
    1 x 6.3 mm jack (1/4") Headphone out
    2 x RCA (Un-Balanced) 
    Analog Input 
    1 x 6.3 mm jack (1/4") (Line-in/ Mic-in combo)
    Digital
    1 x S/PDIF out (1 x Coaxial)
    1 x Front-Panel Header
  • Special Features
    Dolby® Technologies : Dolby® Digital Live/Dolby® Headphone /Dolby® Virtual Speaker /Dolby® Pro-Logic II
  • Operating System
    Windows® 10 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
    Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit 
    Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit
  • Accessories
    Op-amp swap kit x 1
    3.5mm-to-RCA cable x 1
    6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter x 1
    S/PDIF adapter x 1
    Driver CD x 1
    Quick start guide x 1
  • Dimensions
    168 x 107 mm ( L x W )
  • Note
    Op-amp swap kit content:
    1 x Needle-nose pliers
    2 x LME49720 
    1 x MUSES8820

    Frequency response: 10Hz ~ 88KHz is under -3.4dB by ASIO mode