[jalyst]

 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/542563/asus-essence-one-headphone-amp-dac-cebit-2011/135#post_7735450
 
I'm not asking folks to break their NDA's etc...
Just thoughts on if it's likely for Asus to head in this direction w/their next rev. of ST, STX, or E1.
Thanks very much to those who can spare a minute or two.

 

[LEGendARY]

Take a look here 
 
http://soundnews.ro/2011/09/09/asus-xonar-essence-one-review-english-version/

 

[jalyst]

No as mentioned in the post I linked to, the Essence One isn't suitable.
In the post I linked to, I outline what I'm hoping for, in a revised ST, STX, or E1.

 

[LEGendARY]

Aha, sorry 
 
Why don't you get the ASUS Xonar D2 PM ? its a great card with a functionaliy more than you could imagine ,, lol
 
Plus, no one can tell you that kind of information.. even an insider wouldn't .. it hurts their sails.

 

[jalyst]

 

Why don't you get the ASUS Xonar D2 PM ? its a great card with a functionaliy more than you could imagine ,, lol

 
Does it have all the functionality I outlined/require?

 

[Modo]

Seriously, is it that hard to look up the specs?
PCI-E version: http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_D2X/#specifications
PCI version: http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_D2PM/#specifications

 

[LEGendARY]

^
+1 ..  for a PCI-Express  the D2X is the way to go .. it supports digital out  (DTS connect / DDL) and Dolby headohone.
 
Remember, a PCI-E x1 card will work with PCI-E x1/x4/x8/x16 across all generations with no problems.

 

[jalyst]

Quote:

Seriously, is it that hard to look up the specs?
PCI-E version: http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_D2X/#specifications
PCI version: http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_D2PM/#specifications

Umm...
It's not, and I did, & it (they) clearly doesn't meet any of my requirements.* 
Which is why I queried again, if they were "certain" it (they) does.
 
*beyond what my ST already does, I outlined what they are.

 

[Formula350]

Well, the Essence has Digital out, but I assume you must be wanting optical *shrug*

Also, if you're worried about a PCI slot, I'd mod that H6 in here: http://www.silverstonetek.com/images/products/cw02/CW02s-06.jpg (though with 7 available, I don't see what the problem is). Which if optical IS your problem, might as well just mod a coax->optical adapter next to the H6 and use the internal digital header to feed it signal.

 

[jalyst]

Yes I had planned to mod my CW02 for that very purpose, & in a very similar fashion IIRC.
 
As mentioned in that post I linked to....
I'm wanting digital-out, analogue-out, & possibly even multi-ch amp (although not imperative) all integrated into the one card, or USB enclosure.
I actually will be using every slot, so I want to avoid the H6 taking one if I can.
 
If Asus has no plans to release such a card, then I guess I'll have to continue with that plan.
 
Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[jalyst]

^ Okay, about to proceed with this mod of my case soon.
If anyone knows that Asus does in-fact have plans to release something more akin to my requirements.
Then please do advise ASAP...  Thank-you!