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Asus Xonar Xense or Asus Xonar Phoebus?

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System Name Mini ITX| uATX
Processor Intel Core i7 6700 | Intel Core i7 6700
Motherboard Asus B150-I Pro Gaming/Aura | Asus Maximus VIII Gene
Cooling Coolermaster i7C | DeepCool AG300
Memory Teamgroup Elite+ 3200 16GB (8x2) | Kingston HyperX 2400 16GB (8x2)
Video Card(s) XFX RX 550 ITX | Asus ROG Strix GTX 1050Ti
Storage Crucial P3 Plus 500GB + WD Scorpio Blue 1TB | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB + Seagate Skyhawk 4TB
Display(s) Samsung 50" Smart TV| ASUS VZ239HR
Case Jonsbo U1 | Silverstone PS15
Audio Device(s) SupremeFX | ROG SupremeFX
Power Supply Seasonic SGX500 | FSP SFX Pro 450
Software Windows 10
Ok, my Xonar DX is dying and I can't seem to figure out (tried all troubleshooting I could think of) as the sound card itself is still being detected by Windows and the GUI (EQ bars moving up and down when playing music, movies, etc...) even shows that activity is as if normal and is working.

But there is no sound coming out and the relay is not "clicking" anymore as it normally does everytime Windows loads up its drivers.

So, I am kinda at the end of my "troubleshooting spree" and starting to look for a replacement and most likely an upgrade. Considering these 2 have more or less the same price, I am now torn which one to choose between the two. I know from the value perspective, Xense wins but just wanted some enlightenment before I get any of these...

Thanks!
 
Got the Xonar Xense anyhow... :D
 
Didn't you consider the Essence STX? I have both PCI and PCIe, they are awesome ;)
 
Actually, that was on my shortlist as well but I wanted a little bit of both worlds (gaming and audiophile)... as I've read Essence are more on the "audiophile" side and if I get Essence, I think I can't optimize (or maybe can't use it all) the analog inputs of my Z-5500...

The bundled PC350 really adds value IMO... :)
 
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