asus xonar u5 or u7

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which would you recommend if I would use it with a shure srh 440? 5.1 or 7.1 doesn't matter only the quality of headphone amplifier. Is there real difference between these two sound cards?
 

serioussamik17

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The signal to noise ratio is 104 decibels in case of U5 and with the U7 it's 114 db. So U7 is higher in the audiophile food chain with more lossless transmission of signal. However for general gaming and Home theater experiences U5 should suffice.
Also, the U7 comes with Dolby® Home Theater v4 support. Can't tell you how exactly better the experience is due to this feature.