Warm: AuzenTech 7.1 Sound Card DTS Connect Dolby Digital Live PCI for 59.99$ (a/ reb)

[Turbinator_007]

Hey,

NCIX is selling the:

AuzenTech X-PLOSION Cinema 7.1 Sound Card DTS Connect Dolby Digital Live Sound Card PCI 32BIT

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=29233&promoid=1146

For 59.99$ after 20$ Mail-In-Rebate. It's not a burning hot deal I'm sure, but it could be decent for those of you who still have those free shipping gift cards laying in your check-out basket, or gift cards you don't know what to spend on. It's a pretty decent sound card (for the price) with good reviews.

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C-Media CMI8770 PCI chipset (8CH audio single chip with DTS® Connect and Dolby® Digital Live Real-Time Content Encoder)
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8CH codec embedded PCI audio single chip
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Full-duplex 8CH 24bit/96kHz DAC / 2CH 16bit/48kHz ADC
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Full-duplex 8CH 24bit/96kHz DAC / 2CH 16bit/48kHz ADC
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Integrated S/PDIF output supports 44.1kHz/48kHz/96kHz sample rate in XP at 16/24bits resolution
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Integrated S/PDIF output supports 44.1kHz/48kHz sample rate in VIsta at 16/24bits resolution
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The world's first DTS¨ Connect logo program certificated PCI audio board, now with upgraded OPAMPS.
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DTS® Interactive : A real-time 5.1 encoder that takes any 2 or more channel and encodes it into DTS® bit stream. DTS® Interactive provides a single cable connection via S/PDIF digital audio output to a DTS® enabled surround sound system by encoding all audio into a DTS® compatible bit stream at 1.5Mbps
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DTS® Neo:PC : An up mixing matrix technology that turns any 2 channel audio into 7.1 surround sound. DTS® Neo:PC, based upon DTS® Neo:6 matrix surround technology, transforms any stereo content such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into a 7.1-channel surround sound experience
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Dolby® Digital Live(DDL) Real-Time Content Encoder converts PC audio into a 5.1 channel Dolby® Digital bit stream
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Swappable dual DIP type OPAMP controlled preamp circuit (4pcs output control OPAMP IC with DIY socket, 2pcs MIC input control OPAMP IC with DIY socket)
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Upgraded Operational Amplifiers from National OPAMP LM4562 (Front L/R) and JRC 5532 (B.S & Cent/S.W)
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Max 2.8Vrms full swing analog output gain by unique preamp circuit / incredible powerful analog output, improve dynamic range / SNR
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Proper OPAMP control circuit (+8V, -8V dual power supply circuit) for high quality audio quality, prevent audio distortion at high volume level
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Package contents: Auzen X-Plosion 7.1 Audio Card / MPC to MPC(2pin-2pin) CD S/PDIF audio cable / TOSLINK fiber optic digital cable / installation CD / warranty card / owner's manual
* Swappable OPAMPs: All Auzen soundcards support swappable OPAMP sockets for OPAMP upgrades.


Windows 7 Drivers are released by the manufacturer and can be downloaded here: http://www.auzensupport.com/site/download/updates.php

Simply, scroll down to Xplosion and download the Win7 Drivers from there.

[chinesedevil]

How would this compare to the Asus Xonar? (particularly the Xonar DX) I'm in the market for a sound card but I don't know much about them. Main use is movies and gaming, movies with headphones.

[wiebecj]

this looks like a really nice card. I bought a good soundcard a couple years ago (sondigo inferno) and have not regretted it one bit.

[gostinger]

The big plus to these cards is the optical output

[ieGod]

I have this exact card, and it's fantastic.

[mc_molineux]

I have this exact card, and it's fantastic.

Can you tell me if it has a digital coaxial out port? Thanks!

[Sangster]

Can you tell me if it has a digital coaxial out port? Thanks!

It does.

http://c1.neweggimages.com/BizIntell...-156-001_1.jpg

I'm thinking about picking one up as well. Has anyone had any decent experiences withe AuzenTech MIR's?

I'm also looking at the HT Omega Striker which seems similar.

[mc_molineux]

It does.

http://c1.neweggimages.com/BizIntell...-156-001_1.jpg

I'm thinking about picking one up as well. Has anyone had any decent experiences withe AuzenTech MIR's?

I'm also looking at the HT Omega Striker which seems similar.

Beautiful, thanks! I'd like to pull the trigger, but shipping is $10, which is high IMO. Anyone know if there are any shipping deals/promos at the moment (like adding a gift card)?

[Noobzilla]

Mail in rebate expires today.

[mc_molineux]

Mail in rebate expires today.

Yeah, but as long as you order today and get an invoice with today's date on it, it should be okay right?

[Noobzilla]

Yeah, but as long as you order today and get an invoice with today's date on it, it should be okay right?

Yeah, should be OK; ncix is in BC I think, so it's only 1PM over there right now.