• High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) exceeding 104 dB using high linearity, low distortion 24-bit converters with resolutions of up to 192 kHz
• Playback: 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96 kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output, 192kHz for Stereo DVD-A¹
• Recording: 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of stereo analog inputs at 96 kHz sample rate
• Supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF)² format of up to 24-bit/96 kHz quality at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz

Note: SPDIF² output is not available during playback of protected digital audio contents authored with Microsoft DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology.

Audio Performance
Signal-to-noise Ratio (AES17, A-Weighted, 20kHz bandwidth) = 104dB (2V Rated Output)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise @ 1kHz (AES17) = 0.006% (2V Rated Output)
Frequency Response (+/-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input) = <10Hz to 46kHz (2V Rated Output)

* Some features and specification levels may be unavailable or limited by your notebook system configuration

¹ Supported in Windows XP only.
² SPDIF pass through is supported on Windows XP and Vista 32-bit only.