Q3: Why is Xonar D1 the best audio card for HTPC and multi-channel speakers?

Answer:

The Xonar D1 supports Dolby Digital Live, which allow a single digital connection to your AV receiver to carry Dolby Digtial audio. In addition, Xonar D1 also provides Dolby Pro-Logic IIx to upmix TV and other music to multi-channel surround sound in Home Theater environments. Xonar D1 also has Ultra High Fidelity SNR at 192K/24bit, which is the high quality consumer audio card in the world. Therefore, it’s also the best card to deliver the high quality audio through an analog connection to your home theater system or high-end multi-channel speakers.

Q4: Does the Xonar D1 support EAX on Vista?

Answer:

Yes, Xonar D1 can support EAX2.0 not only on Windows XP but also on Vista through innovative DirectSound3D Game EXtensions v1.0 (DS3D GX 1.0) technology.

Q5: Why do I need Dolby for PC games?

Answer:

1.Dolby Digital, Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS are available on the latest game consoles, like XBOX360, PS3, and Wii. Dolby and DTS can provide the best gaming sound experience and compatibility with home theater or TV systems.

2.Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker are the best 3D sound positioning, spatial modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones and speakers.

Q6: What’s the most important benefit of the Xonar D1 for musicians? Answer:

1.Ultimate Fidelity: Xonar D1 has the highest quality of audio in/out for the cleanest sound production

2.Duplex HD: Supports audio sampling rates up to 24bit/192KHz for all inputs and outputs

3.ASIO 2.0: Xonar D1 includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for low-latency, low-distortion music creation application

4.Xonar D1 contains the Portable Music Processor Lite, to convert and process regular music with Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Smart

Volume Normalization effects.

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