Features clear 120dB SNR and asynchronous USB audio with a 600 ohm headphone amplifier and swappable Op-Amps. Available for SGD$599 @ Cybermind and Ban Leong Technologies Online Store.
ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
The ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and headphone amplifier inherits and improves on the audio quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards.
Compact USB-powered device provides 7.1-channel surround and high definition 192kHz/24-bit sound for desktops and notebooks. Available end-May for S$149.
ASUS Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier will be available from end-May 2013 for S$149.
The compact Xonar U7 USB external soundcard and headphone amplifier offers powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio with USB convenience.
It incorporates a headphone amplifier, Dolby Home Theater v4 support, plus dedicated microphone and volume controls.
Xonar U7 serves the needs of PC gamers who want to enjoy strong and clear sound via headphones, and is also ideal for listening to music as it produces much more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware.
Connecting via USB, it requires no standalone power supply and works instantly setup-free with no need to open the PC case.
