Asus Xonar stx or Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD

[shadow]

Hello Everyone.

I used to have a asus Ds before i upgraded the mainboard so i lost the pci slots, i wanted to update to a better quality soundcard on pcie, has anyone used either of the above ?

Ive seen the stx at £119 (when on offer) and the creative is at the same price on there own site.

Thanks.

John

 

[tinytomlogan]

Xonar. No comparison.

 

[jamesriley94]

Only ever buy Xonar - avoid soundblasters.

What headphones / speakers are you running?

The STX is amazing, but you do need good headphones/speakers to really make it worth the cost.

 

[shadow]

Right thanks to you both.
I missed the stx when it was on offer last time, not surprised it sold out at that price.

The system is a Sony strdh100, linked to a set of Roth oli 3's.

 

[jamesriley94]

I would say try for the STX then if you have the money.
Although you probably won't notice a huge difference between the STX and the D2X, although you may benefit a little from the DAC.

It is currently still £119.99 at OCUK:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-005-AS&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat=

 

[shadow]

I would say try for the STX then if you have the money.
Although you probably won't notice a huge difference between the STX and the D2X, although you may benefit a little from the DAC.

It is currently still £119.99 at OCUK:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-005-AS&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat=

Superb i will order that now.

 

[shadow]

Got it today, wow.