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ASUS Xonar Essence STX II
PCIe enthusiast audio card. This entry records a distinct product or well-defined family; differences among revisions and similarly named models are called out below.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number, revision, and region to the item label and its manufacturer documentation. Where a family has multiple revisions, specifications below are not universal across the family.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged part | ASUS Xonar Essence STX II |
|---|---|
| Era / family | PCIe enthusiast audio card |
| Key specifications | PCIe x1; stereo DAC/headphone amplifier; RCA and 6.3 mm headphone output; swappable op-amps on specified package. |
| Interface / fit | Legacy driver/OS support and PCIe slot required; output routing and headphone gain depend on software settings. |
| Variants / identification | STX II and STX II 7.1 accessory bundle differ; not the original PCI Xonar Essence ST. |
| Archive record | Record full part number, hardware revision, serial/date code, firmware/BIOS, accessories, physical condition, and the documentation revision used for verification. |
Compatibility and handling
- Confirm the complete part number, connector signal/pinout, supported host, dimensions, power, firmware and operating-system requirements before use.
- Inspect for corrosion, cracked parts, bent pins, damaged insulation, failing bearings, leaking cells, or prior repair. Avoid powering unidentified or damaged hardware.
- For compatibility claims, cite a specific manual, CPU support list, interface standard, or tested host configuration; physical fit alone is insufficient.
- Record measurements with the test setup and instrument conditions; distinguish vendor maximums from measured or sustained results.
Model notes
Legacy driver/OS support and PCIe slot required; output routing and headphone gain depend on software settings.
STX II and STX II 7.1 accessory bundle differ; not the original PCI Xonar Essence ST.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — ASUS Xonar Essence STX IIReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — ASUS Xonar Essence STX IIReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.