Asus Xonar U7 Review

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/26/2013 03:23 PM | source: | 3 comment(s)

We review the Asus Xonar U7. The U7 offers 24-bit/192KHz recording and playback with 114dB SNR, S/PDIF output, 7.1 channel analog output, dedicated stereo headphone output, a volume knob, and it's all powered of a USB 2.0 port. The headphone output comes with its own DAC and adjustable gain settings, making the U7 capable of driving just about any pair of headphones to ear-splitting levels. The U7 is a discreet audio card, in a nice little package, so it also supports Dolby HTv4, including surround sound encoding. And there's also a karaoke mode. High performance in a small package, but is it any good? The U7 is surprisingly good.

Check out our review right here.

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Ender66
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#4662403 Posted on: 09/26/2013 04:50 AM

Well, you're talking about 500 mW of power on USB, that is not true. In fact, a USBv2 connexion can output 500 mA (5V), which means it can give the xonar 2,5 W, not 0,5 W. (And 5W for a USB 3 port).

kroks
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#4662765 Posted on: 09/26/2013 04:45 PM

what happened to your old reviewer?
it was much more detailed...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_xonar_essence_stx_soundcard_review,1.html

and you don't even compare it to the ST/STX

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#4665165 Posted on: 09/30/2013 10:25 AM

When will this be avalible in the USA? I have been seeing the Xonar U7 sporadically for the past 6 months.

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