ESI Prodigy X-Fi NRG

The ESI Prodigy X-Fi NRG is a powerful soundcard that provides a 7.1 channel and a 24-bit/ 96kHz capable PCIe. For playback signals, the soundcard features the AKM AK4358 D/A Converter with 112dB dynamic range. You will get perfect sound quality thanks to a fine selection of high quality condensers and a special circuit design. It's also possible for you to change the OpAmp on the card which is installed on a socket to user’s preference.

The ESI Prodigy X-Fi NRG also incorporates perfect 3D sound capability and excellent compatibility to all important 3D applications (such as games and home theater playback software) thanks to its X-Fi chipset from Creative.

In addition to its digital input/ output and a professional headphone amplifier, the ESI Prodigy X-Fi NRG delivers a lot more connection options than comparable soundcards.

Features

• Opamp swappable
• Equipped by default with NE5532 Opamp
• Windows 7/ Vista/ XP compatible

Specifications

• PCIe (PCI Express) soundcard interface
• Maximum 24-bit/96kHz analog input (combined microphone and line input with 1/8" connector)
• Maximum 24-bit/96kHz 7.1 channel analog output (1/8" connectors)
• Headphone output; 16 ~ 300 ohm impedance
• Maximum 24-bit/96kHz digital input with optical TOSlink connector
• Maximum 24-bit/96kHz digital output with optical TOSlink connector and internal 2-pin header, AC-3 pass through supported
• Internal Intel HD Front Panel Audio standard connector
• AKM AK4358 112 dB (a) DAC on 7.1 channel output
• AKM AK5358 102 dB (a) ADC on analog input
• DirectSound, MME, WDM, Open AL as well as EAX 1.0 / 2.0, EAX Advanced HD 3.0 / 4.0 supported