How is the X-Meridian design different than other sound cards based on the C-Media 8788 chipset?
To the best of our knowledge, every other sound card announced to date that is based on the C-Media 8788 chipset uses the generic “reference” board design provided by C-Media. In our opinion, they are all the same sound card. For the average listener that design is good enough. Auzentech’s sound cards are not engineered for the average listener, but for the most demanding audiophiles on the planet. The X-Meridian is custom-designed around the 8788 chipset to make the most of its capabilities while providing the features that audiophiles crave. For details on our engineering philosophy, see the Auzentech Difference.
