[naike]

I've been wondering, since it finally seems PCI is disappearing from high end motherboards, it probably won't be long until it's a rare feature on all motherboards in general, how will I be able to use my Xonar ST?
 
Would it be possible to use a PCI to PCIe adapter (these exist), without any audio/quality loss or other problems? Or is the only option to go with a Xonar STX?

 

[ROBSCIX]

There are many types of adapters for such tasks. 
You can still use your ST.

 

[naike]

So the audio quality won't be affected by the added components and connections?

 

[ROBSCIX]

It is not optimal but it can be done.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I've been wondering, since it finally seems PCI is disappearing from high end motherboards, it probably won't be long until it's a rare feature on all motherboards in general, how will I be able to use my Xonar ST?
 
Would it be possible to use a PCI to PCIe adapter (these exist), without any audio/quality loss or other problems? Or is the only option to go with a Xonar STX?

I would say sell off the ST and buy the STX, the cards are 90% the same.
And swap the op-amps on the STX, I use the AD797BR op-amps.