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New review for Xonar Essence from Hothardware.
Pretty good review too..
http://hothardware.com/Articles/ASUS-XONAR-Essence-STX-Headphone-Amp-Card/
Verdict:
For the price of the Asus Xonar Essence STX ($199.00), you expect a lot and frankly it exceeds expectations. It is a product that appeals to those demanding the highest level of fidelity. This card is the first of its type marketed to consumers that produces SNR levels that will please even the most demanding audiophile. You would spend much more than the price of this card, to achieve the same performance in a professional series audio interface.
Pretty good review too..
http://hothardware.com/Articles/ASUS-XONAR-Essence-STX-Headphone-Amp-Card/
Verdict:
For the price of the Asus Xonar Essence STX ($199.00), you expect a lot and frankly it exceeds expectations. It is a product that appeals to those demanding the highest level of fidelity. This card is the first of its type marketed to consumers that produces SNR levels that will please even the most demanding audiophile. You would spend much more than the price of this card, to achieve the same performance in a professional series audio interface.