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Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000

Name: Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000
Brand: Creative
SKU: 70SB178000000
Price: 545.55 CAD
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At the intersection where today's cutting-edge audiophile technology meets 30 years of Sound Blaster processing experience, we set out to redefine the best of PC audio. Paying homage to our audio enhancement legacy and our never-waning thirst to explore the possibilities of audio, the Sound Blaster AE-9 is quite simply the best PCI-e sound card we have ever made. Marrying the best of hardware with a 129 dB DNR and 32-bit / 384 kHz playback from the hi-res ESS SABRE-class reference DAC and our very own Xamp fully Discrete Headphone Bi-amplifier, together with our critically-acclaimed Sound Blaster audio processing technology that has been refined and perfected over the last 3 decades, the AE-9 can be described with a single word — pristine.

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At the forefront of audiophile technology, the Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000 combines 30 years of Sound Blaster processing experience to redefine PC audio. A tribute to the legacy of audio enhancement and the never-ending thirst to innovate, the AE-9 is the ultimate PCI-e sound card from Creative. This sound card marries state-of-the-art hardware with a 129 dB DNR and 32-bit / 384 kHz playback from the ESS SABRE-class reference DAC and the Xamp fully Discrete Headphone Bi-amplifier, along with the critically-acclaimed Sound Blaster audio processing technology that has been perfected over three decades.

One of the key features of the Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000 is its headphone amp. With an output impedance of 1Ω, this sound card supports a wide range of headphone impedances, from 16-600Ω. The IEM is between 16-31Ω (1.5V Rms), Normal is between 32-149Ω (3V Rms), and High Gain is between 150-600Ω (5.3V RMS). The AE-9 runs on PCI-e bus power with a +12V ACM that requires a 6-pin PCI Express power connector from your PC power supply.

The sound technology in the Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000 is the Sound Core3D. This technology enhances the sound quality and provides an unmatched audio experience that lives up to the audiophile standards. Experience crisp, clear sound with outstanding depth and detail that lets you enjoy your favorite music, games, and movies in new ways.

The line-in ports on the AE-9 consist of 2 RCA (L / R), 1 ⅛″ Mic-in (Mono), 1 ⅛″ HP Out (3-pole), and 1 ¼″ HP Out (3-pole). This sound card delivers exceptional sound quality for all your audio needs.

In summary, the Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000 is a revolutionary product that provides unparalleled sound quality and an unmatched audio experience. The headphone amp, Sound Core3D technology, and line-in ports make this sound card an audiophile's dream. Upgrade your PC's audio with the Creative Sound Blaster AE 9 PCIe Sound Card 70SB178000000, which is simply the best sound card the company has ever made.

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