ASUS Xonar U5 5.1-Channel USB Sound Card and Headphone Amplifier

Great - while it lasted ...

Great sounding, easy to use - love the big knob on top which rotates for output volume and presses to toggle speakers or headphone output. Drivers installed OK. Simple standard connectivity. Handy mic recording volume switch on side. Software setup and controls easy to use and play well with other programs and mesh with OS well. I really liked this unit ... Um... er ... ahem ... until it just up and quit one day with no clue as to why. Maybe died... Show More from an electrical surge caused by a nearby lightning strike ... I don't know. Great external sound card for a good price. Maybe you will have better luck. I went back to an ASUS internal sound card. Your mileage may vary, but I was pleased ... until it quit. JR in MIShow Less

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