Which one would you choose?

Which one to get?

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Shane

Shane

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So ive had it with Creatives drivers,want to switch to another sound card...these are my choices but im stuck which one to get.

Asus Xonar D1 7.1 Soundcard - PCI Connection £55.77

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Asus Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-Express Soundcard -£58.87

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Asus Xonar DS 7.1 Pci £40.23

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The DX has Solid caps,overall looks better quality and is Pci-e x1.

The D1 has standard caps,plastic inserts sockets and is Pci.

From what i gather,theyre basicly the same...they use the same audio processor.

The DX and the DS are the same card,just the DX is Pci-e :)

Do you guys think the D1 & DX are worth the extra?
 
The D1 uses solid caps..... I would take a look into HT Omega's offerings over there though. The xonar DS has a socketed main OpAmp(for the main stereo channel) for easy upgrades to higher end operational amplifiers,as compared to cards such as the X-fi where to upgrade the OpAmps you have to desolder and resolder new ones on.
 
The HT Omega's are expensive,i wouldnt want to spend that much ;)

Bomber you know your stuff when it comes to sound cards,From the obvius with the D1 been Pci and the DX been Pci-e...what are the diffrences between the two cards?

If you look closely the DX has two big chips near the back of the card,the D1 only has one....im wondering what these are?
 
Since its really a true PCI card, the PCIe ones extra chip is probably some sota of a crossover chip. Plus the DX has to use a floppy power connector.
 
I need a sound card for recording music and it have to work with my studio software. No need for 7.1. I usually use laptops, so my choice is a USB sound card.
 
Well just to let you guys know,I decided to get the Asus Xonar D1 :)

Cant wait :)
 
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