When you think of high-end audio, computer speakers are likely last type of system that crosses your mind. Many options, even expensive models with included subwoofers, are designed more for loudness, ...

ASUS Announces Xonar Essence STX PCI-e Audio Card with 124dB SNR Audio and Built-in Headphone Amplifier for Extraordinary Audio Performance Taipei, Taiwan, November 12, 2008 – Aimed as the culmination ...

The current state of the art in de-essing, Essence is another stunning plugin from a developer who can seemingly do no wrong. Can only view one half of the L/R or Mid/Side pair at a time. MusicRadar's ...

Asus has been busy rolling out audiophile grade headphone amplifiers this month. Back on October 17 Asus unveiled the Essence III featuring an audiophile grade USB DAC. Asus has now unveiled another ...

Placing a product in the "audiophile" category automatically opens it up for scrutiny of the highest order. The new Asus Xonar Essence STX "headphone amp card for audiophiles" is Asus' latest in a ...

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