The X-Meridian 7.1 2G is the second generation of the X-Meridian, the game changing high performance PCI audio card which marked the dividing line between audio that sounds great and audio that sounds perfect. Auzentech took what many consider the greatest sound card of all time and updated it with the best of today's technology, making the X-Meridian 7.1 2G a feast for the ears! X-Meridian 7.1 2G includes the full set of home theatre technologies to enhance your gaming and home entertainment experience including Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker. With a D/A converter of 120dB level, high end audio components and an analog design tuned for peak performance, the X-Meridian 7.1 2G is designed to provide the best audio possible for music, movies and games alike. Users can further tune the audio via separately purchased OPAMPs for all channels. The X-Meridian 7.1 2G uses Auzentech proprietary pointing ground technology which shares one point for the DAC, OPAMP, power supply and output jack, stopping noise with much less distortion than most other sound cards. By using C-media CMI8788 PCI chipset, the Auzen X-Meridian 7.1 2G provides high performance audiophile quality sound to your AV equipment. Key features include a standard profile bracket, a sound card developed around the C-Media CMI8788 audio processor giving support for the complete Dolby home theatre technologies including DTS Connect, DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC. Offers a digital in and out combination (shift between coaxial and optical input and output) and a standard ten pin front panel audio connector so you easily connect this soundcard to your chassis front I/O ports. Package contents include the Auzen X-Meridian 7.1 2G PCI soundcard, two 3.5mm miniplug TOSLINK adapter for COAX+OPTIC combo connector, quick installation guide, three meter TOSLINK fibre optic digital cable and a driver and applications CD.