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SABRENT AU-MMSA
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SABRENT
Windows compatible
Inputs
AUX
Output connections
USB
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- Supports Windows as an operating system
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Creative Sound BlasterX G5
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Creative
Windows compatible
Inputs
Line in, 3.5 mm jack, Micro-USB
Output connections
3.5 mm jack, USB
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Asus Xonar U5
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Asus
Windows compatible
Inputs
Line in
Output connections
USB
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- Supports Windows as an operating system
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