Hi all,

Techgage has just posted a review of ASUS' first sound card, the Xonar, which left my editor completely impressed. The processor used is based on a collaboration with C-Media (Similar chipsets are used in other sound cards, such as Auzentech X-Meridian and Razer Barracuda). I am posting this here because there is a lot of hype surrounding the card, and for good reason. ASUS knows how to put together a great package.

Beyond cosmetics, the Xonar D2 is a 7.1-channel affair, based on the ASUS AV200 audio processor, which was 'developed in cooperation with C-Media', and boasts a stratospheric 118dB signal-to-noise ratio. If that wasn't enough, ASUS states that the 118dB spec is valid for all seven output channels, in addition to the LFE channel. ASUS further tells us that this is different from some other generic audio card manufacturers, who only give the SNR for the two front channels, and use cheaper signal components for the other channels.

http://techgage.com/article/asus_xonar_d2_sound_card/

If anyone has further questions or comments on the card/review, feel free to post them here or at the TG forums. Either way, I will make sure Rory will see them.

Thanks guys!