ASUS Xonar Essence STX, SNR up to 124dB

[aztec]

Donnie -

Yeah, I s'pose none of 'em are perfect. I guess it depends on the rest of your rig as to what if any probs you might have with sound card drivers.

I say: flip a coin, pick a good one and hope for the best.

You have a Scout? Noice 'table! I upgraded my HW-19 to Mk IV level long ago, then replaced the original springs with AudioQuest sorbothane Big Feet on all 4 corners. Very worth it, and no sandbox or Towhshend-type base needed. Now I can stomp the piss outta the drum kit in the same room, crank the N803's up LOUD with the Baron, and have never had a feedback issue nor a skipped a groove. It is truly f*ckin amazing! Gets along nicely with the Well Tempered Classic arm & VandenHul Frog cart too.

Do you also have a PLC? Helps in the bass dept.