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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 PLUS
2020internalfor headphonesoptical
Suitable for:gaming
Number of channels:7.1
Interface:PCI-E
DAC bit depth:32 bit
ADC bit depth:24 bit
The sound card is based on the ESS ES9016K2M SABER32 Ultra DAC. The DAC supports a maximum bit depth of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 384 kHz, a dynamic range of 122 dB, a THD plus noise of 0.00032%.
The BlasterX Acoustic Engine sound processor consists of two chips: CA0113-4AG HF and CA0132-4AN HF. The Xamp amplifier, assembled from four L4562 chips, uses a dual mono circuit with four discrete BD139 transistors and four capacitors.
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe

SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to y... moreour external audio devices The AE-5 Plus also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1 ohm output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies. put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost
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Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Sound Card for Gaming 78332410

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a perfect convergence between aesthetics and performance that features a SABRE ultra-class hi... more-res PCI-e gaming sound card and DAC with customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and comes with an included RGB LED strip.
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE 5 Plus Sound Card

SABRE-class DAC. The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a SABRE-class PCI-e DAC that is perfect for high-resolution audio for games,... moremusic and movies. It delivers extremely clean audio stream playback with ultra-low distortion and jitter. Scout Mode. Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This technology enhances important in-game audio cues - such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds - allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they pinpoint yours! Custom Xamp discrete headphone bi-amp. Maximize your prized headset's potential! Powerful headsets require audiophile-grade headphone amplifier to drive outstanding audio performance, and that's where Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus comes in. The hi-res sound card features Xamp, the custom-designed discrete headphone bi-amplifier. Aurora Reactive lighting system. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with the Aurora Reactive lighting system! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip.
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Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus SABRE32-class Hi-res 32-bit/384 kHz PCIe

SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS - Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to y... moreour external audio devices The AE-5 Plus also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster's Surround Virtualization technology POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP - Sound Blaster X AE-5 Plus features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1 ohm output impedan
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Creative Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus 70SB174000003

Dolby Digital Live & DTS Encoding/ Custom Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-Amp/ SABRE-class DAC/ Aurora Reactive RGB Lighting Syste... morem/ Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine/ Black Finish
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A new beginning

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is an updated version of the basic sound card of the eminent Singaporean brand. Compared to the previous AE-5, it received support for hardware encoding of Dolby Digital Live and Digital Theater System multi-channel digital audio, which is widely used, for example, in computer games. As before, AE-5 Plus is made in the form factor of a single-slot PCI-E 3.0 x1 expansion card.

sound and light

In addition to being powered by a PCIe connector (25 W), Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is connected to the Molex connector of a computer power supply. But it is needed not to power the audio path, but to operate the Aurora Reactive RGB lighting of the card casing and an additional LED strip supplied in the kit. It is with this in mind that Creative has listed the AE-5 Plus as part of its Sound BlasterX gaming line. In addition to the decorative function, the casing also performs shielding of electromagnetic interference.

Well-coordinated tandem

The audio processor of the BlasterX AE-5 Plus is Creative's own Sound Core3D. And the digital-to-analogue converter from the American company ESS, respected in the audiophile environment, is Saber 9016. This tandem results in solid even by the standards of a music lover, not to mention a gamer, 32-bit and 384 kHz of the maximum resolution of Hi-Res sound reproduction, quite wide dynamic range of 116 dB and at the same time a very low coefficient of non-linear distortion of 0.0009%.

Analogue and digital

The BlasterX AE-5 Plus interface panel has five analogue 3.5mm audio jacks: headphone, microphone, front speakers, rear and subwoofer. The headphone jack is made with four pins and allows you to connect headsets with a twin plug, the microphone will also work in this case. The sixth connector is digital S/PDIF. As a result, the Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a top-end internal sound card by gaming standards and sound by audiophile standards. If you definitely need an external sound system with approximately the same functionality and sound quality, take a closer look at the Sound BlasterX G6.

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