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- Asus Prime X299-DELUXE
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Okay great. Is this the SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB (pic below)? By the way, I'm going to only use this for my Logitech Z5500 5.1 surround sound computer speaker system. It can use Dolby Digital Pro Logic II, THX and DTS 24-bit 96KHz. I see that it can handle 5.1 24-bit 96KHz. Which is good.SB Audigy 2 ZS is PCI, it doesn't work on an x299, I have this on an X79 board, the Sound Blaster X-Fi USB works perfect in Monterey and is THX certified. For now I use a Scalett 18i20.
UPDATE 7-11-22: I think I may have found a better external one... SoundBlaster X4. This thing has more connections, better db output and a new macOS app! That's a first. I'm going to try that one first and see what happens. But I am going to try the SB AE-7 out anyway, since I'm receiving it tomorrow. If what you're saying is true and it won't work with the X299 Mobo, then the X4 should work. We'll see tomorrow. I'll let you know either way.
UPDATE 7-12-22: Well, I put in the SB AE-7 and guess what? It didn't work. No pressure, I will be sending it back. Now I'm waiting (this coming Thursday), to get the SB X4. I'm sure that will work wonders!... or will it?...
UPDATE 7-13-22: Wow! Is all I can say. The SoundBlaster X4 is PERFECT with the Logitech Z5500 5.1 Speaker Setup. For 12+ Years I've been using these with limited sound and these speakers SHINE sooooo much better now! Lorengrin, I don't know if you'll get this reply, but thank you for your help, at least getting me to do the research into SoundBlaster's products. Funny thing is I already own the SB X7 (DAC for my headphones in my bedroom for watching movies and shows) and the SB G6 (for upstairs TV viewing with my other headphones), and never thought about getting the SB X4 for my Hackintosh setup. It actually has it's own Mac software that works PERFECTLY! I believe the SB X4 is the (now) better replacement for unit you suggested (SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB). But again, THANK YOU for your input and help!!!
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