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Yes, you can read the card has better line out inthe specifications.
Both card are great just meant for different users types.
Some use it for the can amp which is ok but the line out is the strongest point of the card.
The ST has a clock cleanup chip which helps reduce jitter. The main point of the ST is the fact you can upgrade to full surround.
The Hd2 is a fairly old card and doesn't have the same signal/sound quality.
You get higher signal to noise, higher distortion, more crosstalk..etc.
Check out the HD2 as it may have the featues you want but spec wise it is just not in the same league.
Originally Posted by Segya /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need some help deciding between the Essence STX and ST. According to what leeperry posted the STX clearly has a better line out signal but I also read here that the ST has a better internal clock thingy, so I'd like to ask how noticeable both of these points are in comparison. Replacing the clock crystal on the STX was also mentioned at some point, would this be preferable? (And this will be my first audiophile soundcard so I am sort of new to the topic) Edit: I'd also like to know how well the Audiotrak Prodigy HD2 compares to those cards in terms of SQ. |
Yes, you can read the card has better line out inthe specifications.
Both card are great just meant for different users types.
Some use it for the can amp which is ok but the line out is the strongest point of the card.
The ST has a clock cleanup chip which helps reduce jitter. The main point of the ST is the fact you can upgrade to full surround.
The Hd2 is a fairly old card and doesn't have the same signal/sound quality.
You get higher signal to noise, higher distortion, more crosstalk..etc.
Check out the HD2 as it may have the featues you want but spec wise it is just not in the same league.