KitGuru tried the ASUS Strix RAID Pro 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card
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If you take audio seriously then the onboard processing on many motherboards simply wont deliver an immersive enough experience. Today we look at the mid range solution in the new range from ASUS ? dubbed the Strix RAID Pro. This card has full support for 7.1 surround sound. Asus have adopted an ?audiophile grade DAC? and a 600 ohm headphone amplifier to enhance audio reproduction through your favourite cans.ASUS Strix RAID Pro 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card Review @ KitGuru