Azentech X-Meridian G2 a Good Buy?

[Howie]

I'm currently using on board sound (analog outs) for blurays and games. I'm thinking of buying a sound card to upgrade my sound (I do have a nice audio system). Is the Azentech X-Meridian G2 a good choice? It has the analog outs I'm looking for.

 

[ashmelev75]

Only if you don't care about customer / technical support and about driver updates in the future.

 

[EarlKeim]

Hey Howie:

Check out our thoughts on the card here.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/03/09/auzentech_xmeridian_71_2g_sound_card_review/

We are running the drivers from the CD and have had no issues with the card running modern games under Windows 7.

 

[Howie]

Hey Howie:

Check out our thoughts on the card here.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/03/09/auzentech_xmeridian_71_2g_sound_card_review/

We are running the drivers from the CD and have had no issues with the card running modern games under Windows 7.

Thanks Earl. It was your review that prompted me to consider the card. Have you had a chance to compare movie performance with other sound cards or on board?

 

[Howie]

Only if you don't care about customer / technical support and about driver updates in the future.

I did a bit more research and it seems like the Omega HT Claro Plus+ would be a good alternative. Omega seems to have better user reviews and is reputed to have much better customer support.