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Xonar Essence STX, from Asus - PCI-e type.
'Flagship' quality card; neutral sound., still good.
My price:
I shall let you offer your best price (less than $140); kindly e-mail via this site.
Original price:
Was $249 (in 2010, from Sim Lim.)
Pictures (please see 'the gear vol.2' on my site):
https://mystilllifepix.shutterfly.com/mystilllifepxi-thegear/4
Condition:
Used with care; since 2010; works perfectly, connections perfect; looks = 8/10; functions = 9.5/10; but please don't ask for warranty due to age; not for the fussy.
Includes:
Original box; startup CD; adaptors, receipt.
Deal pt.1:
Self-collect, almost any day;
For an audition, only Sunday, lunch time, thanks.
Location in Punggol (near LRT, easy to find.)
Deal pt.2:
Kindly deal/ arrange via this web site by sending me e-mail (click on 'send message', or 'ask question', or find my profile.)
FYI I do not have a mobile phone, so e-mail is best.
[FAQ:
Why am I selling? I hardly use it for 'audio production' these days.
What type of PCI sound card is the the Asus Essence STX? PCI express.
Is the STX truely 24-bit, 192 kHz? Yes ,for both playback and recording, I think.
Bit perfect? Yes, if your player can handle it.
A 'real' headphone amp? Yes.
What DAC & ADC does it have? Burr-brown pcm1792a, playback; Cirrus logic CS5381, recording.
Can I record in analogue? Yes, into the single 1/4", stereo jack. Great quality.
Can I connect an external player via analogue? Yes, also via the same input. Also good quality.
Digital out? Yes - coaxial/ toslink combo.
Digital in? No.
Analogue output? Yes, RCA.
Compatible with my PC? This card version was released during the Vista64 era. For detailed specs etc. I strongly advise to research 1st, or ask me.
Does the Asus site have the latest drivers? Yes - better than the one on CD.]
'Flagship' quality card; neutral sound., still good.
My price:
I shall let you offer your best price (less than $140); kindly e-mail via this site.
Original price:
Was $249 (in 2010, from Sim Lim.)
Pictures (please see 'the gear vol.2' on my site):
https://mystilllifepix.shutterfly.com/mystilllifepxi-thegear/4
Condition:
Used with care; since 2010; works perfectly, connections perfect; looks = 8/10; functions = 9.5/10; but please don't ask for warranty due to age; not for the fussy.
Includes:
Original box; startup CD; adaptors, receipt.
Deal pt.1:
Self-collect, almost any day;
For an audition, only Sunday, lunch time, thanks.
Location in Punggol (near LRT, easy to find.)
Deal pt.2:
Kindly deal/ arrange via this web site by sending me e-mail (click on 'send message', or 'ask question', or find my profile.)
FYI I do not have a mobile phone, so e-mail is best.
[FAQ:
Why am I selling? I hardly use it for 'audio production' these days.
What type of PCI sound card is the the Asus Essence STX? PCI express.
Is the STX truely 24-bit, 192 kHz? Yes ,for both playback and recording, I think.
Bit perfect? Yes, if your player can handle it.
A 'real' headphone amp? Yes.
What DAC & ADC does it have? Burr-brown pcm1792a, playback; Cirrus logic CS5381, recording.
Can I record in analogue? Yes, into the single 1/4", stereo jack. Great quality.
Can I connect an external player via analogue? Yes, also via the same input. Also good quality.
Digital out? Yes - coaxial/ toslink combo.
Digital in? No.
Analogue output? Yes, RCA.
Compatible with my PC? This card version was released during the Vista64 era. For detailed specs etc. I strongly advise to research 1st, or ask me.
Does the Asus site have the latest drivers? Yes - better than the one on CD.]
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