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March 2012
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Versatile
Accepts 192 kHz / 24-bit over USB
Swappable op-amps
Balanced out-puts
Multiple in-puts
Headphone amplifier section capable of driving even demanding loads
Very competitive price point considering the versatility and audio quality, Built to the highest standards, Bass response is immense, opamps can be upgraded, mid range is impressive, expansive soundstage,
USB sound quality isn't going to showcase this product to the full, High end frequencies need controlled by a quality source, We would love a luxury model with true balanced headphone output, Kitguru says: The Essence One offers a lot for the modest askin
The Asus Xonar Essence One is a fantastic product and one that firmly targets an enthusiast audiophile in the market for a new high grade amplifier with the option of controlling their PC sound. It doesn't quite reach the heady heights of our dedicated tu...
Abstract: ASUS is a renowned name in the computer peripheral industry. From graphic cards to motherboards and even multimedia devices like mobiles and ‘all-in-one' PC's, Asus makes them all. But little do we know that the company pays great attention to the world o...
The Asus Xonar Essence One performs its task of converting digital audio to the analog domain wonderfully. Be it on the coaxial or Toslink end, the device manages to keep the audio clean and distortion free. It does not add its own sonic signature to the ...
The Xonar Essence One is a wonderful piece of equipment, but it’s not the first. There are many not-so-mainstream companies that make DACs with built-in amplifiers. Availability of these devices is poor and often, you end up having to import them. The...
Very customisable, Excellent quality, Removable opamps
Caters to only the most, hardcore of audiophiles
The ASUS Essence One USB DAC is definitely a great desktop DAC amp if you don't already have one. The device is a premium for all but the most devout and hardcore of audiophiles, but considering all the customisations that one can do with it, the long te...
Listening Impressions Hans Zimmer - Mombasa (Inception OST) We were really impressed by the speed and accuracy of the delivery and the distinct separation of the percussion instruments on this track. On lesser sound cards the drum beats are usually a ...
El DAC Asus Xonar Essence One puede ser considerado una excelente tarjeta de sonido para audiófilos que desean conectar tanto un PC como otros equipos externos. Su salida amplificada para auriculares suple la necesidad de adquirir uno independiente para l...
Sobremuestreo excelente, Relación señalruido, Potencia de amplificación, Calidad de fabricación, Señal de salida analógica impecable
Nada destacable
El Asus Xonar Essence One es un DAC magnífico; ninguna de las tarjetas de sonido PCI que hemos probado hasta el momento es capaz de hacerle sombra, además al incluir amplificación de sonido el resultado es aún mas rotundo. Si se es un entusiasta del au...
