Asus Maximus Z97 Hero onboard sound vs Asus Xonar Phoebus?

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Hello, I am purchasing the Asus Z97 Maximus Hero, and I am wondering if the Asus Xonar Phoebus (which I own) will provide better sound than the oboard SupremeFX audio?
 
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I remember JJ saying that the on Board sound on the Formula series is equivalent to the $89 Xonar solution. Don't recall exactly on the Hero but IIRC, it was the equivalent of the $49 Xonar. Another forum member said it was a custom version of the Realtek 1150.\

Should be aware of this tho..... this bug apparently also affecting Z97 boards if ya look at newegg customer reviews.

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?33895-Hero-Time-Clock-Problem/page11

I been waiting 9 months for a fix.....one was announced long time ago but it's temporary.... new BIOS were announced Jun 11 but no sign yet.

I have switched to the MSI GD65 which has been running $40 cheaper for the same feature set.
I remember JJ saying that the on Board sound on the Formula series is equivalent to the $89 Xonar solution. Don't recall exactly on the Hero but IIRC, it was the equivalent of the $49 Xonar. Another forum member said it was a custom version of the Realtek 1150.\

Should be aware of this tho..... this bug apparently also affecting Z97 boards if ya look at newegg customer reviews.

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?33895-Hero-Time-Clock-Problem/page11

I been waiting 9 months for a fix.....one was announced long time ago but it's temporary.... new BIOS were announced Jun 11 but no sign yet.

I have switched to the MSI GD65 which has been running $40 cheaper for the same feature set.
 
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