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product_id: 1860415
title: "Claro Halo PCI Sound Card"
brand: "ht omega"
price: "A$3"
currency: AUD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1860415-claro-halo-pci-sound-card
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 5.1ch S/PDIF support 120db headphone amp 24-bit/192kHz audio Claro Halo PCI Sound Card

**Brand:** ht omega
**Price:** A$3
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Audio Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Claro Halo PCI Sound Card by ht omega
- **How much does it cost?** A$3 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1860415-claro-halo-pci-sound-card)

## Best For

- ht omega enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ht omega brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience audio like never before with the CMI8788/PCI Oxygen HD Audio Processor.
- • **User-Friendly Design:** Front panel audio support with auto mute feature for effortless control.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** S/PDIF optical 5.1ch input/output and onboard CD digital in for seamless integration.
- • **Crystal Clear Conversion:** Enjoy pristine sound quality with 24-bit/192kHz AK4396VF DAC and AK5385BVF ADC.
- • **Powerful Headphone Amplification:** Built-in 120db TI headphone amp supports up to 600ohm for audiophile-grade listening.

## Overview

The Claro Halo PCI Sound Card features a CMI8788/PCI Oxygen HD Audio Processor, delivering high-fidelity audio with a built-in 120db headphone amplifier, 24-bit/192kHz DAC and ADC, and versatile connectivity options including S/PDIF optical support.

## Description

PCI only. PCI to PCI Express adapter use not recommended. Please verify that you have a PCI slot available and that it is not obstructed by other components (ex: graphics card).

## Features

- CMI8788/PCI Oxygen HD Audio Processor
- Built in 120db TI headphone amp supports up to 600ohm with selectable impedance levels
- 24-bit/192kHz AK4396VF DAC; 24-bit/192kHz AK5385BVF ADC line in
- S/PDIF optical 5.1ch input/output; onboard CD digital in, coaxial in/out requires 2pin (CA1) cable
- Front panel audio support with auto mute feature: 10 pin (AC97 compatible)

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HT OMEGA
- **Hardware Interface:** Headphone, PCI
- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Platform:** Windows XP
- **Hardware Platform:** Headphones

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brings me joy....
*by R***R on February 2, 2015*

It was a little annoying that this was PCI and not PCIe, but I built a computer around this sound card and was able to find a modern mother board with a PCI slot. The sound produced by this unit (and I don't think I have yet completely figured out exactly all the bells and whistles) is absolutely excellent. Paired with JRiver Media Center and piped out to your amplification of choice and you have a VERY high fidelity setup. I am very happy with this card.Update Jan 2016: Have been pleasantly surprised at the remarkable improvement in the soundstage (I didn't think it was possible, but here we are) by replacing the OEM op-amps on the card with Burson Supreme Sound Operational Amplifiers (version 4 are those without the red plastic shroud, v5 are those with, see attached images). Simply wonderful. I am really getting the most out of my 24 bit music and my recently restored power amplifier. VERY happy with this card.Update Dec 25 2016: Card is still functioning beautifully. I should mention (because I don't recall seeing anyone else say it) that for optimal performance with high resolution music (>96 KHz 24 bit) you might run into some buffering issues, depending on your hardware/operating system combination. I was able to fully resolve my issues with ASIO4ALL, which is a free download that enhances the functionality of the card. Also, I have eliminated MP3 from my library, and now all CD's are ripped as APE format to take full advantage of the resolution of this card. Really great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a Great Up-Grade
*by T***T on January 16, 2013*

Excellent . Sound blew me away playing my collection . Thought my pc mb on board sound was good . Which it was "Good." But it's not "Exciting" ,Or "Simulating." It is now . First music i played was an old Chicago Transit Authority, Introduction . It sure did .Ripping deep base with life and attitude . The highs of the Horns were clean and separate from the other instruments. Yes , with this Halo card i could hear every note from the horn section indivisibly . What a nice sound stage .I'm only pushing a set of Corsairs SP 2500 . Soon to up-grade to some nicer monitors if i can only make up my mind .Seems there is a great choice of powered speakers now a days . I can only dream how nice it will sound when all is said and done .My old ears have not tried out yet and have been listening to music all day . Couldn't do that with the Realtek Audio Nvidia drivers MB SC..Simple install btw . Ht-Omega website told me how to setup the card for Win7 64 bit and it's been pure pleasure ever since ..Thanks to everyone for the fine reviews and tips .UPDATE :upgrade complete an burned in . Paradigm Shift A2 and Klipsch SW-308 sub. This Omega Claro feeds a 'Beautiful' signal . This new sound system is my dream . Just a delight to listen to from Led Zeppelin to Mozart and all in between. Bang for the buck !! This card has it imo . I truly enjoy it .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Haswell I4770K,  Gigabyte UD5H,  Kingston 16 gig PnP memory,  850W Corsair Professional Gold PSU
*by W***L on February 8, 2014*

My wife and I noticed a big boost in electronic resonance and stage presence when we played You Tube music videos BUT NOT DVD MUSIC DISCS after installing the 770 video card. I surmised that the Haswell chip was trimming the frequency response and/bandwidth on the You Tube internet download. Additionally the native Realtek 898 was probably compressing or something UN-holy like that.Remaining was the ongoing lack of imaging control (after initial setup) over the 5.1 speaker stage and the ongoing inability to register DOLBY STUDIOS CONTENT on my home theater system.The OXYGEN audio processor on the HT OMEGA Claro Halo audio card wiped out all those nasty problems. It's electronic stage controls window has 5.1 diagram with a "X" axis slider to expand the sound right and left from dead center and a "Y" axis slider to move the sound front and back thus bringing the satellite speakers to life like never before. I am extremely pleased with it's performance.

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