[Bit-Tech] Asus Xonar D2X PCI-E x 1 Soundcard

[chanster]

The subtle clue is in the name – the X means this is the PCI-Express x1 version of the Xonar D2 soundcard that we reviewed in September of last year. Since then the promised PCI-Express x1 version has finally arrived, along with better DirectSound, EAX and Vista support via updated drivers.

Comparatively, there’s very little change in terms of the style and feature sets available on the D2 and D2X – they both have the same EMI shield and illuminated parts, and apart from the change of interface the only other notable thing is that now the card requires an additional power source. Yes, PCI-Express x1 may be an improved interface but it apparently provides the wrong type of power.

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[Chinthakas]

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[prasadana2]

am ma..seal type...

 

[ereshthush]

cool

 

[zCexVe]

kwl...gr8 sounds AFAIK

 

[chanster]

am ma..seal type...

Seal type newei machan ..its a shield.....eka Electromagnetic interference eken berenna thiyenne.....It means sound chips are very sensitive.....so a external sourse such as a radio will interupt or degrade the effective performance of the circuit....Anyway you can remove the shield if u want to.....

 

[sri_lion]

I read some reviews about the Xonar U1 USB, it wasn't very convincing though!

 

[chanster]

Yes machan its a external device...as i always say....external modules such as the front bay(Platinum) n external I\O box(Elite Pro/Audigy 4Pro) degrades audio quality......