Testseek.com have collected 38 expert reviews of the Asus Xonar Essence One USB and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus Xonar Essence One USB.
March 2012
(80%)
38 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Asus is best known for building motherboards and video cards, but the company also has a solid reputation for designing and manufacturing high-end PC sound cards. Asus now takes audio processing outside the computer, with the spectacular Xonar Essence One...
Versatile, Accepts 192 kHz / 24-bit over USB, Swappable op-amps, Balanced out-puts, Multiple in-puts, Headphone amplifier section capable of driving even demanding loads, One unit design, Good price / performance ratio
Upsampling feature, Volume control issues, Blue LEDs on front, Curved up and bottom plate, Somewhat cramped front lay-out
With the Xonar Essence One ASUS have definitely taken the fight to the DAC and headphone amplifier manufacturers. The design provides excellent sonic characteristics and qualities and furthermore it is easily customizable. The headphone amplifier secti...
We found the Essence One to have excellent overall sound quality. The unit has a more laid back, mature type of sound quality usually presented from more well established DAC builders and missed by those new to this area. In comparison a source such as...
Abstract: We've been surprised by some ASUS audio products recently, and the arrival of this substantial standalone DAC and headphone amplifier might be considered another shocker, except that, of course, the company has made well-regarded audio cards to go inside ...
Very customisable, Excellent quality, Removable opamps
Caters to only the most, hardcore of audiophiles
The ASUS Essence One USB DAC is definitely a great desktop DAC amp if you don't already have one. The device is a premium for all but the most devout and hardcore of audiophiles, but considering all the customisations that one can do with it, the long te...
Listening Impressions Hans Zimmer - Mombasa (Inception OST) We were really impressed by the speed and accuracy of the delivery and the distinct separation of the percussion instruments on this track. On lesser sound cards the drum beats are usually a ...
El DAC Asus Xonar Essence One puede ser considerado una excelente tarjeta de sonido para audiófilos que desean conectar tanto un PC como otros equipos externos. Su salida amplificada para auriculares suple la necesidad de adquirir uno independiente para l...
Sobremuestreo excelente, Relación señalruido, Potencia de amplificación, Calidad de fabricación, Señal de salida analógica impecable
Nada destacable
El Asus Xonar Essence One es un DAC magnífico; ninguna de las tarjetas de sonido PCI que hemos probado hasta el momento es capaz de hacerle sombra, además al incluir amplificación de sonido el resultado es aún mas rotundo. Si se es un entusiasta del au...
