Auzentech X-Fi Forte & Asus Xonar DS Sound Card Reviews

"For some time now Auzentech have been creating exceptional audio cards. Thinking back to the first one we tested, the X-Meridian, we have very fond memories of how they took a standard chipset and produced an awesome level of audio quality. The X-Fi Forte continues this trend and the result is, without doubt, the best desktop audio card we have tested.

Starting with the build quality and design Auzentech have all of the features we would expect from a high end product and more. All of the standard connectors are supported both external and internal and the use of quality components ensures a high quality sound, as does the upgradable op-amp. Full support of all the X-Fi technologies is present and even though Auzentech could have stopped there they decided to add more. The onboard mic pre-amplifier will please audio creation enthusiasts but it is the built in headphone amplifier which is by far the best feature of the card. "