Asus Xonar D2 Review (Page 4 of 6)

Page 4 - RightMark Audio Analyzer 24-bit/48 kHz

Update: The following RightMark Audio Analyzer tests were re-done on our main test platform due to odd results of our initial tests regarding THD related results. The cause is still currently unknown and is under investigation.

Test Information:

Testing device: ASUS Xonar D2 Audio
Sampling mode: 24-bit, 48 kHz
Interface: DirectSound
Testing chain: External loopback (line-out - line-in)
RMAA Version: 6.0.6
20 Hz - 20 kHz filter: ON
Normalize amplitude: ON
Level change: -0.4 dB / -0.4 dB
Mono mode: OFF
Calibration signal, Hz: 1000
Polarity: correct/correct

Stereo crosstalk

Dynamic range

Frequency response

Intermodulation distortion

IMD (swept tones)

Noise level

THD + Noise (at -3 dB FS)

Test Summary:

Frequency response (from 40 Hz to 15 kHz), dB: +0.04, -0.03 - Excellent
Noise level, dB (A): -116.9 - Excellent
Dynamic range, dB (A): 116.7 - Excellent
THD, %: 0.0010 - Excellent
THD + Noise, dB (A): -96.2 - Excellent
IMD + Noise, %: 0.0024 - Excellent
Stereo crosstalk, dB: -115.7 - Excellent
IMD at 10 kHz, %: 0.0006 - Excellent
General performance: Excellent


Page Index
1. Introduction, Specifications, Bundle
2. A Closer Look - Hardware
3. A Closer Look - Software
4. RightMark Audio Analyzer 24-bit/48 kHz
5. RightMark Audio Analyzer 24-bit/192 kHz
6. Subjective Listening and Conclusion