It is software based, so it utilizes CPU cycles to perform this work. No Sound Blaster silicon is used in this design, but it does utilize many of the same effects of the higher end standalone Sound Blaster audio solutions. MSI includes the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 software suite with this board. The SB950 still offers six SATA6G ports for users, and MSI wisely does not waste a port on eSATA on the back panel. For users that do have high end headphones, just make sure to use the front audio panel headphone connection. For most users with PC grade speakers, this is not a big deal. Unfortunately for the back panel, it utilizes that lower spec’d 96 dB SNR output from the CODEC. One amplifier is connected to the front audio output while the other is attached to the red output on the back panel. Speakers typically feature around 8 ohms of resistance, but high end headphones can go from 35 ohms up to 600 ohms. MSI has implemented a dual amplifier design which detects when a higher resistance (up to 600 ohm) playback device is used. These do cost more than standard polymer caps, but the difference in price is measured in dollars instead of tens of dollars. MSI utilizes Nichicon caps that are low ESR and low leakage units.
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