The Audiophile 2496 delivers uncompromising professional grade digital audio to the home and project studio markets. Music professionals are uncompromising when it comes to the quality and performance of their audio cards. They don't just demand realism; they demand reality. The Audiophile 2496 can achieve this standard because it doesn't rely on gimmicks that compromise sound quality. The Audiophile 2496 is an all-in-one high fidelity soundcard solution for a wide variety of applications, ranging from multitrack recording to computer-based home theatre. Analog I/O is available on RCA jacks, utilizing the same professional 24-bit, 96kHz conversion as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O provide connectivity to both digital devices, and the world of MIDI.
Perfect card for the 2-channel audiophile
Rating
Written By fewtch
Date Written Aug 03 2003
Summary
I purchased my M-Audio Audiophile from Newegg recently, as I was looking for a good 2-channel stereo...
Strength
Outstanding sound quality and specs, 24/96 recording and playback, solid drivers.
Weakness
No mic preamp, built-in MIDI synth or surround sound features -- not for gamers.
Bottom Line
Recommended for those who can use its specific feature set -- it's a good idea to check out features very carefully before buying a soundcard, particularly a $150 soundcard.
I have a stereo system hooked up to my computer that consists of a Denon receiver, Onkyo Amp and some Def tech 350 bookshelf speakers and SuperCube II subwoofer. I used to use a Sound Blaster Live! Value 5.1 with a mini-jack -> RCA adapter for sound....
Audiophile 2496 is an affordable and very reliable card. If you are into music and looking for a way to start computer recording which "everyone is talking about..." Go get an audiophile 2496 first. The sound quality blows sb live and audigy awa...
Strength
Everything, from drivers, sound quality. easy use, PRICE.
Weakness
Almost nothing, except ....no break out box, less number of I/O
