ASUS Xonar U5 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier Unveiled

True 5.1-channel, 192kHz/24-bit high-definition sound from a compact USB-powered device ASUS today announced the availability of Xonar U5, a compact USB-powered sound card and headphone amplifier featuring true 5.1-channel surround sound, 192kHz/24-bit high-definition audio, Perfect Voice technology, and dedicated microphone and output volume controls for incredible gaming, music and movie experiences. Xonar U5 comes with Sonic Studio, powerful configuration software that allows complete, fine-tuned control of the audio experience via an elegant and intuitive user interface. With its easy plug-and-play setup, Xonar U5 is an ideal solution for laptop gamers looking to experience true 5.1-channel surround sound, and for PC gamers who want an incredible audio performance without the hassle of having to open their PC’s case to install a […]

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Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS USB DAC Headphone Amplifier Unveiled

Matchbox sized Digital to Analog Converter and headphone amplifier unleashes your computer audio’s true potential Cambridge Audio, a world-class acoustic design team with decades of Hi-Fi audio innovations, gives traditional computer audio a major boost with the introduction of the DacMagic XS, a pint-sized Digital to Analog Converter that will unlock the full potential of your music and movies. Listening to music on your computer is very convenient – instant, easy access to all your digital files and a world of streaming services, internet radio and video sites. But the cheap headphone output of a typical laptop or computer is simply not good enough to get the best from your headphones. Developed by Cambridge Audio’s experts in the heart of […]

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