[ZARIM]

Iam looking for new pc sound card and want to replace my Xtreme music card for headphone use only. Right now iam torn between X-Fi Titanium HD and Asus Essence ST. Please help me which card is clear winner (shows more Details and power the high impedance IEM, Headphones).

 

 

[mab1376]

HT Omega Claro Halo!
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829271004
 
that's the one i'm upgrading to! it's got some amazing reviews out there and the clarity it supposed to be surreal, i'm buying one this week
 
next best is Auzentech X-Fi Bravura
 
http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-fi_bravura.php
 
then the Asus

 

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Iam looking for new pc sound card and want to replace my Xtreme music card for headphone use only. Right now iam torn between X-Fi Titanium HD and Asus Essence ST. Please help me which card is clear winner (shows more Details and power the high impedance IEM, Headphones).

 

Both cards are excellent sources and have very close specifications.  The DAC chips on both cards are from the same family and they have similar opamp layouts.  You can use the opamps to tune the card to your personal taste.  I think you would be happy with either card.
To note though, the TitanHD does not have a built in headphone amplifier so if that is a requirement of yours, you might want to look at another card or an external amp to go with the TitanHD...
Hope this helps.