Xonar Essence STX (Pci-E) and ST (PCI) are the best in stereo reproduction.. none of the other ones match it... If you however need analog 5.1 sound then the ST with a daughter card expansion is your only choice..
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Computer: i7 2600k @ 4.7Ghz | Asus P8P67 Evo | Corsair LP 8gb 1600CL9 | Silver Arrow | Essence STX | Crucial m4 128gb | Silverstone Raven 3|
Video: 2x Sapphire 6950 Toxic 2gb @ 6970 @ 890 / 1350 | Dell U2711 |
Audio: STX => Audioengine A5 / beyer|dynamic DT-880 600ohm
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