Sound Blaster X7 White Limited Edition 127dB 24-bit 192kHz High-Res External Amp

Description

Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition High Performance External USB DAC and Audio Amplifier
Sound Blaster X7 White
Limited Edition
127dB, 24-bit 192kHz High-Res External USB DAC and 100W Audio Amplifier for TV, PC, Mac. Dolby Digital, Bluetooth with aptX Low Latency, AAC, Optical, RCA in/Out
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition is an ultra high-end Sound Blaster with a 24-bit/192kHz High Resolution 127dB USB DAC & Audio Amplifier
Design that delivers high availability, scalability, and for maximum flexibility and price/performance
Manufactured in China
Product Description
Creative Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition
The Biggest, Baddest, Boldest Sound Blaster Ever
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition is the ultimate upgrade for pro-gamers and audio enthusiasts. This feature-packed ultra High Resolution Audio (HRA) device acts as an external USB DAC and a powerful audio amplifier with low-latency
Bluetooth
connectivity and Dolby Digital decoder.
Created to provide only the best audio experience for gamers and audiophiles alike, the Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition incorporates Creative's renowned audio processing technologies with the finest audiophile-grade components and specifications in a compact enclosure.
What's in the Box?
Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition Device
Quick Start Leaflet
24V/2.91A AC-DC Power Adaptor and cable
RCA to 3.5mm Stereo Cable for Front Out
RCA to 3.5mm Stereo Cable (Female) for Line-In
microUSB Cable 1.5m
Headphone Stand
System Requirements:
Windows Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended) Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard Microsoft Windows 8.1/8.0 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows Vista 32/64-bit SP1 or higher 1GB RAM >600 MB of free hard disk space Available USB 2.0/3.0 port (High Speed recommended with driver), Macintosh Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher 1GB RAM >600 MB of free hard disk space Available USB 2.0/3.0 port (High Speed recommended with software), iOS iPhones/iPads running iOS 6.0 or higher for
Bluetooth
^ iPhones/iPads running iOS 6.0 or higher for USB Host Audio streaming via Lightning Connector ^ Devices must support
Bluetooth
4.1 (Low Energy) or higher, Android Phones/Tablets running Android 2.3 or higher for
Bluetooth,
Phones / Tablets running Android version above 4.1 and below 8.0 for USB Host Streaming* * Devices must support AOA2 USB Streaming
Specifications:
Audio Processor: SB-Axx1, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 127dB (DAC), Connectivity Options (Main), microUSB, Microphone: Built-in Stereo Mic, 1 x 1/8 inches (3.5 millimeter) Mic In, Line / Optical : 1 x RCA Aux/Line In, 1 x TOSLINK Optical In, 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, Speaker : 2 x Binding Post Passive Speaker Out (L/R), 1 x RCA Line/Front Speaker Out, 1 x 1/8 inches (3.5 millimeter) Rear Speaker Out, 1 x 1/8 inches (3.5 millimeter) Center/Sub Speaker Out, Headphone : 1 x 1/8 inches (3.5 millimeter)Headphone Out, 1 x 1/4 inches (6.3 millimeter) Headphone Out, USB HOST :1 x Type A USB Host Port - Device Audio Stream & Charging, Max Channel Output: 5.1 Channels, Stereo Amplified
Knock Out Quality DAC and Class-Leading Headphone Amplifier
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition features a Burr-Brown PCM1794 127dB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) which supports high-resolution audio playback of up to 24-bit 192kHz when connected to PC/Mac, including 24-bit 88.2kHz and 24-bit 176.4kHz. Coupled with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, the Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition lets you experience cinematic true-to-life 5.1 channel playback.
It's Good to Be Recognized
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition has been named as the Honouree for two distinguished 2015 CES Innovations Awards namely the 'Home Audio/Video Components and Accessories' category and 'Computer Hardware and Components' category.
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition was also awarded Tom's Hardware's Top Pick for 2015. This award gives recognition to devices in the name of innovation and excellence of the development that surpasses other consumer electronic products this year.
100w* Stereo Amplifier
A high power, high efficiency Class-D digital amplifier TPA3116D2 delivers up to 100W power (2 x 50W @ 4Ω*), allowing you to connect to passive bookshelf or tower speakers. The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition features an impedance switch to select between 4Ω and 8Ω to match your speakers to deliver the best audio performance.
Experience 5.1 Surround, with Dolby Digital Decoding
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition supports Dolby Digital, an audio compression found in most DVDs and high-quality formats worldwide. It enables delivery of 5.1 discrete channels at low data rates. Be sure to experience crisp, clean dialogue and accurate placement of onscreen sounds.
Low Latency Wireless Audio, via
Bluetooth
4.1
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition offers
Bluetooth
4.1 with aptX Low Latency and AAC codec support, letting you stream audio wirelessly and yet still maintain the fidelity of your music.
Ultra High Fidelity Digital Audio Superhighway
Just as HDTV allows you to see more details in your movies and TV shows, high-resolution audio allows you to hear more details and nuances during audio playback, be it games, movies, or music. The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition provides a smooth digital audio superhighway that preserves audio fidelity starting from the original uncompressed audio file on your PC/Mac; through a high-speed USB 2.0 digital audio path, to a high-resolution 24-bit 192kHz 127dB DAC, immediately coupled to a powerful 100W built-in amplifier. Finally, the journey ends at your favorite passive speakers, bringing to you an unadulterated, high-quality audio experience.
Top Notch Audiophile-Grade Components
No effort was spared in the selection of the finest audiophile grade components to complement our renowned in-house audio technologies. The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition comes with superior class Nichicon 'Fine Gold' capacitors.
Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition is amazingly customizable — it features the option to swap op-amps. Op-amps play an essential role in amplifying the delicate analog signals and also influences the overall audio texture. Users may have their preferences for a certain tonal characteristic. With the Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition, you can easily swap the op-amps (available separately) to define your music's tonal characteristics to your heart's content.
Utmost Audio Fidelity and Scout Mode
Connect your iOS or Android device with a USB cable via the USB Host port, which allows the Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition to process the digital audio signal without any degradation in quality and fidelity.
24-bit Sound Blaster Audio Processor
The Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition features the SB-Axx1 multi-core Digital Signal Processor (DSP) which is capable of voice processing, audio restoration, proprietary effects processing and is also a certified Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder. It has a special patented EMU32 bus capable of processing up to 32 concurrent audio streams. This allows the Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition to handle multiple audio inputs and outputs. In addition, a proprietary audio chip helps the Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition achieve audiophile-grade audio playback from stereo to 5.1 configurations at up to 24-bit 192kHz.
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