High-Fidelity audio performance D/A, A/D converter with SN ratio of 122dB with 0.001% (THD) distortion * Headphone out with 115dB, 24bit/96kHz support High-Definition (HD) quality sound for original playback * THX TruStudio PC effects transforms your experience into a true High-Definition (HD) multimedia emotional journey * Hardware-powered 3D positional audio and EAX 5.0 effects provide stunning audio realism over headphones and speakers. * ASIO recording support with latency as low as one millisecond with minimal CPU load. Dolby Digital and DTS encoding enables one-step single-cable connection to home entertainment systems, with included optical cables