ASUS Xonar Essence STX II 7.1 Soundcard Review

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If you're dedicated to the pursuit of audio excellence with no expense spared, the ASUS Essence STX II 7.1 is definitely worth a look.


ASUS Xonar Essence STX II 7.1 Soundcard Review
 
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I have the stx, I best get saving for this one then. :)

On mine I have the hifi mode enabled, it acts like a pass through, not interfering with whats being played.
I let the 828k deal with the crossover level, its set at 80hz.
With the front speakers bi amped, then running the sub in plus mode, so bass is going to all 3.
 
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I've got an X99 Deluxe, planning on getting a pair of AKG K702's predominantly for gaming, but will listen to the odd bit of music through them via YouTube/spotify. Is it worth getting this souncard for that bearing in mind there a pair of a high end reference headphones, with a 62 ohm impedance.

Also, what PCI lane can you plug this in to? My graphics card blocks my x4 slot, can it be inserted into a x16 lane?
 
AHHH THEY STILL USE F****** MOLEX!!!!!!!!!!!! My current Xonar STX uses them, so that means I have to use my RM650 molex cable to attach just ONE device. And there is NO way of hiding that damn cable!
 
AHHH THEY STILL USE F****** MOLEX!!!!!!!!!!!! My current Xonar STX uses them, so that means I have to use my RM650 molex cable to attach just ONE device. And there is NO way of hiding that damn cable!

Well what other option is there? they could do sata or floppy but i would still prefer a molex because sata connecters have little grip and floppy have that annoying clip underneath. Get a braided molex extension cable, atleast that would look nice.
 
Well what other option is there? they could do sata or floppy but i would still prefer a molex because sata connecters have little grip and floppy have that annoying clip underneath. Get a braided molex extension cable, atleast that would look nice.

I never had a SATA power with any of those issues. I am using SATA for my SSDs and I have one just sitting there that could be used for something else. Molex just SUCKS, they are probably using it for its 5v capability, which is still poo.
 
I can live with the molex but what I cannot understand is why did they choose to use that hideous ide cable...it's way too long and way too ugly.
Wish they would've included something like this
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old STX?

Was your STX pretty old? I got one this summer and it's great, there's no hiss unless you enable the sound boosting SVN button, otherwise its totally silent when no sound is playing.
 
Hi

I would love to try it. My sound setup is more of a studio setup using a USB Focusrite Scarlet interface. I do record music and other things through it, but wonder if the D/A output of this card would be better for listening. I love the way the the Scarlet box sounds through my KRK monitors.

Does anyone have any comparisons to dedicated studio gear like the Scarlet?

--Rick--

PS - Here is the setup I use Scarlet interface is right under the Apple Cinema Display:

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