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Creative Labs ZXR
PCIe5.1192 kHz
hifi-audio
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About This Product
The Creative Labs ZXR is a PCIe sound card offering 5.1 channel audio with a 124 dB SNR and 24-bit/192 kHz playback. It targets users seeking high-fidelity audio output and recording capabilities beyond integrated motherboard solutions. While it provides excellent audio quality, its feature set is comparable to other high-end sound cards in its price bracket, primarily differentiating itself with Creative's proprietary audio processing technologies.
Pros
- High 124 dB signal-to-noise ratio
- 24-bit/192 kHz audio playback
- Dedicated audio processing unit
- Includes external audio control module
Cons
- Limited to 5.1 channels
- PCIe interface required
- Higher cost than basic sound cards