Review on ASUS XONAR SE 5.1 Channel 🔊 Hi-Res Sound Card with Windows 10 Compatibility by Bogdan Swizzle

I took a chance on this card (Xonar SE) as there were no reviews at the time of purchase. I had to find a simple, inexpensive sound card with an optical output as my new micro-ATX motherboard didn't have one. The card entered without any problems and the latest Windows 10 drivers from ASUS installed without any problems. I first disabled onboard audio in BIOS. I can't say anything about the analog sound quality either in the speakers or in the headphones, but the optical SPDIF works excellently on my receiver. The card comes with a half-height bracket for small form factor devices. It also has an audio jack on the front. I will definitely consider this sound card if you are looking for a cheap card with an optical output.