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Xonar stx vs xonar phoebus for gaming?

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  • Astro
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August 19, 2014 4:23:14 AM

I have just purchased an astro a40 without the mixamp and im wondering which of these 2 sound cards will be better for 7.1 gaming. I am a complete noob when it comes to audio so forgive me if this is a stupid question.

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August 19, 2014 5:43:35 AM

Hello,

Xonar STX was conceived mainly for the audiophiles, so it really shines in music, being the best consumer audio card (that's why it has only stereo analog outputs; the surround 7.1 support can be achieved only through S/PDIF digital connection).

Xonar Phoebus is an audio card specifically tailored for the gamer's needs, so I would recommend it (Phoebus also has a good headphone amplifier, so it should compensate the Astro 40's missing mixamp).
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