Azuntech X-Meridian review

[SoNic]

Creative si M-Audio "killer" - daca nu va pasa prea mult de AdvancedEAX in jocuri sau OpenAL si daca dispuneti de 190$:
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/auzentech_xmeridian/index.shtml
http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-meridian.php

The C-Media Oxygen HD CMI8788 Audio Processor is the heart of the AUZEN X-MERIDIAN 7.1.
4 pcs 24-bit/192kHz AK4396VF (120dB-part spec.) DACs for 7.1channel output. (24-bit/192kHz in 7.1channel playback)
1 pc 24-bit/192kHz AK5385VF(114dB-part spec.) ADC input (24-bit/192kHz recording)
1 pc CMI9780 AC'97 2.3 CODEC for AUX input, CD input, MIC input (16bit/48kHz playback/recording)
Integrated up to 192k/24-bit S/PDIF transmitter for 44.1kHz,48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz SPDIF output.
Supports onboard high grade special COAX+OPTIC combo type transmitter module for up to 192kHz SPDIF out.
Integrated up to 192k/24-bit S/PDIF receiver for 44.1kHz,48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz SPDIF input.
Supports onboard high grade special COAX+OPTIC combo type receiver module for up to 192kHz SPDIF input.
Standard 10PIN Front Panel Audio supports connectivity for stereo audio output and a microphone input from most new chassis. (All 7.1channel analog output muted by jack connection sense of front panel headphone out / Dual MIC input available by back panel mic input and front panel mic input)
DTS® Interactive - A real-time 5.1 channel encoder.
DTS® Neo:PC - An upmix matrix technology.
Dolby® Digital Live (DDL) - A real-time 5.1 channel encoding.
Dolby® ProLogic IIx surround processor spreading stereo audio into 7.1 channel surround sound.
Dolby® Headphone technology, conveying 5.1 surround and 3D gaming audio over stereo headphones.
Dolby® Virtual Speaker solution, bringing amazing virtual surround sound fields via general two speakers.
C-Media FlexBass™ - LFE channel crossover frequency setable from range 50 to 250Hz in Small speaker mode and Small/Large speaker selectable.
C-Media Magic Voice™, popular feature for disguising your tone in online chatting.
C-Media Xear 3D™ 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter technology.
C-Media?s unique Karaoke functions: Microphone Echo, Key-shifting.
Individual 10-band EQ for each channel,.27 global reverberation environments.
Supports most industrial standards of 3D sound for PC gaming, including EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0, A3D™ 1.0, and DirectSound™.
Swappable DIP type OPAMP controlled preamp out circuit (4pcs output control OPAMP IC with DIY socket)
Surface mount type OPAMP controlled preamp input circuit (2pcs input control OPAMP for ADC and 1pc MIC input gain control)
5Vrms (Differential DAC output with gain adjustment / approximately full swing from +/- 8V dual power supply)
Proper OPAMP control circuit (large capacity 1A +8V, -8V, dual power supply circuit) for high quality audio quality, prevent audio distortion at high volume level.
Upgrade Extension available (Extra 6.35mm MIC / Extra Digital I/O sold separately)

[adilehanceanu]

Hm, sună interesant DAC-urile şi ADC-urile  , probabil sînt mai bune decît variantele din DMX6 Fire LT-ul meu. Tu ţi-ai luat aşa ceva?

[SoNic]

Personal nu ascult muzica la PC (nu vad rostul acestei actiuni in afara de vestita logica "nu am bani de boxe si receiver asa ca hai sa ii ingrop in placa de sunet"), si nici nu am PC-ul centrul home-theatre. Deci actualul Creative imi este suficient. Dar pentru restul "poporului" cred ca este o alternativa superba - are partea analogica top-of-the-line, dar are si codare DTS on-the-fly pentru cine nu are receivere digitale cu intrare analogica surround (cele mai ieftine).