We'll I have been using the Asus Xonar DX 7.1 for a little over a day and I am really impressed. Ubuntu found the card with the CMI8788 [Oxygen HD Audio] codec with no extra drivers to install. This is the first card I have ever used that Ubuntu found it as a high definition sound card. The major benefit to this is when you are listening to high quality music or high definition movies you will take full advantage of the audio. It also looks like the extra power you have to supply it via a berg connector is to give you a louder sound.
So what extra items does the sound card give you in the box. The sound card has an adapter so you could plug digital audio out (SPDIF) from the sound card. This would be helpful if you are plug-in the card into a stereo or high end computer speakers. It also comes with a low profile back plate bracket so it will fit in smaller computer cases. There is also the manual and cd for the drivers for Windows. If you are installing this card on Windows you should go to the company's website and download the latest drivers. There is also a cable that comes with it to connect to a analog device.
Now for a look at the features that comes built onto the sound card. If your computer cause has front audio you can connect them to this card. I have not done this yet only because I have not had a reason to. This card also has a internal auxiliary input for connecting devices that require an analog connection to the sound card. There is no cd input to this card but there is also no need for one for along time.
For the cost of this card I would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid sounding card to replace your built in sound card. The card cost under one hundred dollars and they had a twenty dollar mail in rebate.
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