Sound Blaster X7

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Wow the sound blaster X7 is off the charts I was blown away. I'm not an Audiophile so comment what you think.

Knock Out quality 127dB DAC
The Sound Blaster X7 features a Burr-Brown PCM1794 127dB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) which supports high-resolution audio playback of up to 24-bit 192kHz when connected to PC/Mac, including 24-bit 88.2kHz and 24-bit 176.4kHz. Coupled with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, the Sound Blaster X7 lets you experience cinematic true-to-life 5.1 channel playback.

In addition, the Sound Blaster features a Burr-Brown PCM4220 123dB analog-to-digital converter (ADC) which delivers high quality, low noise analog line-in audio playback and audio recording of up to 24-bit 192kHz.

Kickass 100W Stereo Amplifier
A high power, high efficiency Class-D digital amplifier TPA3116D2 delivers up to 100W power (2 x 50W @ 4?*), allowing you to connect to passive bookshelf or tower speakers. The Sound Blaster X7 features an impedance switch to select between 4? and 8? to match your speakers to deliver the best audio performance.

Specifications
Audio Performance

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DAC): 127dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ADC): 123dB
• 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at up to 96 kHz sample rate
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at up to 192 kHz sample rate
• 24-bit recording sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
• 24-bit playback sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Stereo Direct Playback at 24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Surround Playback (Dolby Digital) at 24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Frequency Response

• 20 Hz – 90 kHz (24-bit/192kHz)

Maximum Power Output

• 50W + 50W (4?, 1kHz, 10% THD)¹
• 38W + 38W (4?, 1kHz, 10% THD)²
• 27W + 27W (8?, 1kHz, 10% THD)²

Rated Power Output

• 37W + 37W (4?, 1kHz, 1% THD)¹
• 35W + 35W (4?, 1kHz, 1% THD)²
• 20W + 20W (8?, 1kHz, 1% THD)²

http://www.soundblaster.com/x7