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product_id: 279015492
title: "Sound Blaster Play!3 High Resolution USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card"
brand: "creative"
price: "A$45"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Creative"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/279015492-sound-blaster-play-3-high-resolution-usb-dac-amp-external
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio Plug & Play USB Simplicity Powerful Headphone Amp Sound Blaster Play!3 High Resolution USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** A$45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Upgrade your audio game instantly—because your ears deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound Blaster Play!3 High Resolution USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card by creative
- **How much does it cost?** A$45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/279015492-sound-blaster-play-3-high-resolution-usb-dac-amp-external)

## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Plug & Play Setup:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect via USB and instantly upgrade your audio on PC or Mac.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Quality:** Experience pristine 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio that elevates every track and call.
- • **Customizable Audio Profiles:** Unlock immersive soundscapes and tailored EQ settings with the downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel.
- • **Crystal Clear Voice Communication:** Record and chat with 24-bit/48kHz clarity, perfect for podcasts, streaming, and gaming.
- • **Universal Headphone Compatibility:** Effortlessly drive everything from earbuds to professional-grade headphones with a robust built-in amplifier.

## Overview

The Creative Sound Blaster Play!3 is a compact, high-resolution USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed to transform your PC or Mac audio experience. Supporting 24-bit/96kHz playback and 24-bit/48kHz voice recording, it delivers studio-grade sound quality with plug-and-play convenience. Compatible with a wide range of headphones, it also features customizable audio profiles via dedicated software, making it the perfect upgrade for professionals and audiophiles seeking crisp, immersive sound without complexity.

## Description

Product Description The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 is a USB DAC and Amp that provides an instant audio upgrade from motherboard audio. It works with PC and Mac, and houses a powerful amplifier that will drive a whole range of headphones, from basic mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel Software offers tremendous audio realism and immersive audio effects, and also comes with optimized profiles for selected earphone brands. Set Contains: 1 x Sound Blaster PLAY! 3; Warranty & Technical Support leaflet; Quick Start Guide

Review: Must Have to maintain and upgrade the audio quality - I purchased the Bose Companion 50 and I wanted a clean solution of a USB audio adapter connected to my monitor to keep the setup clean. I have tried a few cheaper USB audio and had lost the ability to control the surround, bass and treble settings. With this one, the UI gives you the ability to adjust those. I recommend this one to keep it simple and a solution that works. There is no need to upgrade to a more so expensive unit if you have a simple 2.1 setup. Also this has been tested on a windows 11 machine
Review: Good item for price - I used it with my DT990 250 ohm and the audio quality is not that good but works great for the price to be honest and im not hearing any bass at the moment idk if the problem with the headphones or i should buy great amp/dac and im buying the fiio k5 pro soon but if you wanna buy a cheap amp/dac under 25$ go for this it is loud but not that good

## Features

- Instantly upgrade to high resolution audio 24-bit 96 kHz high-resolution USB DAC playback
- Studio-grade listening - the Sound Blaster PLAY!3 drives a wide range of headphones
- Crisp voice communications and recording 24-bit 48 kHz quality for podcasts or in-game communications
- Simple, fuss-free, plug and play - simply connect it to a USB port and you're good to go; no drivers
- Convenient headphone connectivity - no need for a Y-splitter cable
- For Windows OS : Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended), Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard, Microsoft Windows 10 32/64 bit, Windows 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit
- For Mac OS : Mac OS X 10.9 or higher

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073KTPNDR |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,136 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #13 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | Creative |
| Color | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,190) |
| Date First Available | 1 July 2017 |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Graphics |
| Hardware Platform | Personal Computer |
| Item Weight | 13 g |
| Item model number | 70SB173000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs (Europe) Limited |
| Memory Clock Speed | 96 MHz |
| Power Source | Wired electrical engineering |
| Product Dimensions | 13.8 x 2.2 x 0.94 cm; 13.01 g |
| Series | Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Platform:** Windows 7, Windows 8

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Have to maintain and upgrade the audio quality
*by A***I on 17 September 2021*

I purchased the Bose Companion 50 and I wanted a clean solution of a USB audio adapter connected to my monitor to keep the setup clean. I have tried a few cheaper USB audio and had lost the ability to control the surround, bass and treble settings. With this one, the UI gives you the ability to adjust those. I recommend this one to keep it simple and a solution that works. There is no need to upgrade to a more so expensive unit if you have a simple 2.1 setup. Also this has been tested on a windows 11 machine

### ⭐⭐⭐ Good item for price
*by Y***H on 20 June 2024*

I used it with my DT990 250 ohm and the audio quality is not that good but works great for the price to be honest and im not hearing any bass at the moment idk if the problem with the headphones or i should buy great amp/dac and im buying the fiio k5 pro soon but if you wanna buy a cheap amp/dac under 25$ go for this it is loud but not that good

### ⭐ Mic port doesnt work....
*by N***. on 27 June 2025*

Mic ports record for 5-10 mins then stops working. i tried using another desktop or machine. i have bought 3 pcs but not working at all.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*