[blackderbyhat]

i just found this on newegg and there aren't any reviews posted up yet. 
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102032
 
I don't have much knowledge on USB sound cards to know whether that's decent or not. From my searching it looked like the Asus Xonar was a good USB sound card for under 100 dollars, how does this match up.
 
Thanks

 

[1audioz]

Essentially, the X-Fi range is marketed towards gamers, while Xonar cards I would think; are marketed towards budget audio enthusiasts. If you're gaming, the X-Fi HD should fit your needs. Which Xonar are you referring to?

 

[kirtar]

Probably asking about the Xonar U1 (the USB one) since he's asking about USB

 

[blackderbyhat]

Yep, I'm talking about the Xonar U1 I think. 
 
And I was just curious since that one had no reviews and claimed it has "Audiophile components" in it.
 
Thanks though

 

[1audioz]

Would you be able to make use of a USB DAC/Amp ?

 

[GameBlaster]

 
A Chinese website posted preview of internal components being used inside sound blaster X-Fi HD version
in asia (renamed to: sound blaster digital music premium HD) :

http://www.soomal.com/doc/10100001585.htm
 
  

 

[mrnoodle]

Review
 
http://www.vortez.co.uk/contentteller/articles_pages/creative_sound_blaster_x_fi_hd_review,1.html

 

[abnorm]

The USB version looks good. But I can't find any info on whether it supports ASIO.