[Mr.Duck]

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And pricing?

I'll let you know when it goes on sale.

 

[geoxile]

I hate to be a necromancer (though that might be cool too), but have there been any updates on this?

 

[Formula350]

I hadn't even known about it until I found it on eBay! While it does pack decent specs for it's size, the seller's asking price is a bit much to justify purchasing one. :rolleyes:
http://cgi.ebay.com/120737194059

You'd be far better off waiting till whenever it hits online stores that ship to your area (US or Europe).

 

[os2k]

The Xonar U3 started showing up in some vendors databases (Shop BLT has it listed at $39). I have been using it big brother - the Xonar U1 - to listen to music at work, and I have no complaints about the sq, features or supplied software. According to Asus' web site, it uses the same chipset as the U1 - which is most likely a rebranded CMedia chipset -  so it might be a good option for an external sound card for a laptop while on the go.
 
I did compare the U1 to my EMU 0404 USB, Clip + and iPhone 4. For casual - non critical - listening, there was major sq difference to my ears.

 

[Skylit]

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?...-USB-Soundcard

I would buy but I'm actually waiting for Amazon to get some in stock since their return policy is much easier to deal with. I know a few people wanted these so here we go.

38.76-$5 OFF code = $33.76+shipping

Email Code: SUPERHOT

Email code works on anything in the store and expires on the 20th. HF.

 

[akwizeguy]

I'm in Tokyo right now (from Texas) came across this in the akihabra district. Priced at 3980yen which comes to ~ $50

 

[tom2011]

there is one in amazon also

 

[Formula350]

Well, looks like we've got one inbound to the site I work at, so we'll (I'll, most likely) be doing a review of it Unfortunately I'm no audiophile, nor even really worthy of "wanna-be" due to lack of funds, but I'll do my best!! Since it really isn't a high-end item it'll be compared against integrated codecs (and, because it's all I have currently ), Realtek ALC268 in my laptop and the VIA VT2020 on my desktop, using the Headphone Out on both.

It a fair assumption that something of this size really won't need any burn-in? Or should I run some pink noise through it for a day or two?

 

[kilword]

I got this on order through amazon.Going to try it out,hopefully it'll work better then my on board for my laptop. Mainly using it for gaming and movies. I may do a small review of it once it arrives.

 

[DGarces89]

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I got this on order through amazon.Going to try it out,hopefully it'll work better then my on board for my laptop. Mainly using it for gaming and movies. I may do a small review of it once it arrives.

I've got one. Definitely sounds better than my onboard sound of my macbook pro. I can't use any of the Xonar software, but it sounds GREAT with my Shure 750dj's. It gives it a "fuller" sound.

 

[Mr.Duck]

 
 

ASUS Xonar U3 USB Sound Card Review

 
 
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/asus_xonar_u3/

 

[Skylit]

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ASUS Xonar U3 USB Sound Card Review

 
 
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/asus_xonar_u3/

Thanks.
 
As expected, my impulse buy for a solid/portable gaming solution looks like it's going to be justified.
 
As long as there's no major latency involved, I may start recommending this little thing to competitive gamers that want to use analog headphones like the AD700s instead of USB headsets @ lans.
 

 

[Roller]

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Thanks.
 
As expected, my impulse buy for a solid/portable gaming solution looks like it's going to be justified.
 
As long as there's no major latency involved, I may start recommending this little thing to competitive gamers that want to use analog headphones like the AD700s instead of USB headsets @ lans.
 

There is already a low profile USB gaming soundcard, it's called Creative X-Fi Go! Oh, and it isn't limited to EAX 2 and 16/48 output like that Xonar U3. Just saying.

 

[tom2011]

xonar cards have cmedia
 
yeck
 
how the sound is

 

[Skylit]

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There is already a low profile USB gaming soundcard, it's called Creative X-Fi Go! Oh, and it isn't limited to EAX 2 and 16/48 output like that Xonar U3. Just saying.

 
I've already tested that card and noticed quite a bit of latency. Infact, I couldn't use it because it was so "laggy". While the Higher EAX level is good for the small handfull of older games that support it, I honestly don't see the point of output beyond 16/48khz. Especially for gaming. Just sayin.
 
Edit: Okay, there's 2 versions of the card, but the xfi Go! Pro is also limited to 16 bit/4xkhz.