I've found this award list from other site, maybe you can check them out first:
Guru3D – Top Pick
http://www.guru3d.com/article/asus-xonar-essence-stx-review/18
“We highly recommend this card to anybody who wants exceptional sound quality “
Overclock3D – Best in Class + Innovation...
Man.. you guys should check out the Head-fi forum, the Xonar Essence STX thread is on fire....
First post is 11/30, and it's 28 pages already now....
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/xonar-essence-stx-sneak-peak-380717/index28.html
Hey do you know Robscix has posted part II of the preview?
He says it has "analog tube" like sound, and that sounds good.....
Exclusive: ASUS XONAR Essence STX Sneak Peak Part II
Is there any plan for Techgage to review this new card?