ASUS Orion Headset & Essence One Muses Edition Amp & DAC - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013
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This CES 2013 segment from Linus Tech Tips focuses on Asus audio gear, featuring the Orion headset alongside the Essence One Muse Edition amp and DAC. The host demonstrates the Orion headset with its retractable microphone, highlighting its strong bass response and comfortable fit compared to the older HD 595 headphones. A quick tour shows the Spitfire USB audio card with three modes that enable enhanced power, surround sound, and boosted bass, plus room for the headset mic via a USB header. The Essence One Muse Edition is presented as a high-end amp and DAC capable of housing six top-notch Muse op amps for crystal-clear and spacious sound, with a special Oxygen-free copper interconnection and upgraded internal layout. The host notes tonal warmth and deep bass, calling out how the revised design improves on the original Essence One, especially for deep drum hits and big low-end booms, and mentions tests with HD600s to illustrate the listening experience. Throughout, the video emphasizes the gear’s potential for audiophiles and gamers alike, closing with a plug for subscribing to Linus Tech Tips for more CES 2013 coverage and a positive sendoff to Slick who anchors the segment.
Topics · technology · consumer electronics · audio
Questions answered
- What gear is demonstrated in the CES 2013 segment by Linus Tech Tips?
- The segment showcases the Asus Orion headset with a retractable microphone, the Spitfire USB audio card, and the Essence One Muse Edition amp and DAC.
- What are some key features of the Essence One Muse Edition mentioned in the video?
- It uses six Muse op amps for clear sound, allows swapping op amps, and features an oxygen-free copper interconnect layout for improved audio quality.