Four years after the debut of Essence STX — the long-term holder of the number-one position in Head-Fis Sound Cards segment, as voted by highly satisfied users globally — ASUS remains committed to delivering ever better high-end sound cards to delight the most demanding audiophiles. Drawing on years of experience in developing Essence One, Essence STU and Essence III, Essence STX II delivers meticulous design, quintessential performance and profound musicality — elements that shape the spirit of the whole Essence Hi-Fi series. ASUS Essence STX II Sound Board:
Industry-leading 124 dB SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) audio quality inherited from the revolutionary and widely acclaimed Xonar Essence ST/STX
Ultra-low jitter with premium TCXO clock source
Clean and consistent power supply thanks to high-fidelity low-dropout (LDO) regulators and WIMA capacitors for uncompromising sound
Top-notch headphone amplifier supports up to 600-ohm headphone impedance with additional gain for in-ear monitors (IEMs)
Exclusive op-amp swap kit includes 3 op-amps and tool for easy tone tuning
