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EVGA 712-P1-AN01-KR NU Audio Pro Sound Card

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EVGA 712-P1-AN01-KR NU Audio Pro Sound Card

Name: EVGA 712-P1-AN01-KR NU Audio Pro Sound Card
Brand: EVGA
SKU: 712-P1-AN01-KR

★★★★★4.1 (342 reviews)

Audiophile-grade PCIe sound card co-engineered with Audio Note for native DSD playback and immersive PC audio.

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Overview

The EVGA NU Audio Pro is a PCIe sound card built for listeners who find onboard audio insufficient and want audiophile-quality playback directly from their PC. Co-engineered with Audio Note, Ltd. of the UK — a company with deep roots in high-end audio — this card uses premium components throughout its signal path to deliver detailed, lifelike sound reproduction. Native DSD audio support up to DSD256 means you can play high-resolution DSD recordings without converting them to PCM first, preserving the original recording's nuances.

The card includes a combination headphone pre-/power amplifier capable of driving a broad range of headphones, reducing or eliminating the need for a separate desktop amp. Switchable OP-AMPs allow you to tailor the sound character — warmer, brighter, or more neutral — depending on your headphones and listening preferences. An EMS-shielding metal backplate helps isolate the audio circuitry from the electromagnetic noise generated by other PC components, keeping the signal clean. Multi-zone RGB lighting with audio reactive effects rounds out the feature set, letting the card visually respond to your audio in real time.

Key Features

Engineered by EVGA and Audio Note, Ltd.

Native DSD Audio Support (up to x256)

Combination Headphone Pre-/Power Amp results in greater punch and clarity, bass control, and lower distortion. Headphone jack has an output impedance measured at less than 0. 05 ohms - 20x lower than similar products.

Multi-Zone RGB Lighting with Audio Reactive Effects, Switchable OP-AMPs, EMS-Shielding Metal Backplate

Specifications

Brand

EVGA

Model

712-P1-AN01-KR

Co-Engineered By

EVGA and Audio Note, Ltd.

DSD Audio Support

Native DSD up to x256

Headphone Amp

Combination Headphone Pre-/Power Amp

Lighting

Multi-Zone RGB with Audio Reactive Effects

OP-AMPs

Switchable

Shielding

EMS-Shielding Metal Backplate

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Co-engineered with Audio Note (UK) using premium audiophile-grade components
Native DSD audio support up to DSD256 eliminates the need for software conversion
Switchable OP-AMPs let you customize the sound signature to your preference
Dedicated headphone pre-/power amp drives a wide range of headphones directly from the card
EMS-shielding metal backplate reduces electromagnetic interference for cleaner audio output

👎 Cons

Requires a PCIe slot, which may be limited in compact or small-form-factor builds
Premium pricing places it well above budget sound cards and USB DACs
Multi-zone RGB lighting adds visual flair but may be unnecessary for purely audio-focused users
No mention of multi-channel surround output for home theater configurations

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this sound card different from a standard onboard audio solution?

The NU Audio Pro uses premium components co-designed with Audio Note (UK), including a dedicated headphone pre-/power amp, switchable OP-AMPs, and an EMS-shielding backplate — delivering far cleaner and more detailed audio than motherboard audio chipsets.

Does this card support DSD audio playback?

Yes, it supports native DSD audio up to DSD256 (x256), allowing you to play high-resolution DSD files without software conversion to PCM.

Can I swap the operational amplifiers on this card?

Yes, the NU Audio Pro features switchable OP-AMPs, giving you the ability to change the sound signature to suit your preference or headphone pairing.

Does the card have RGB lighting?

Yes, it includes multi-zone RGB lighting with audio reactive effects, so the lighting can pulse and respond to your music or game audio in real time.

What kind of headphones can this card drive?

The built-in combination headphone pre-/power amp is designed to drive a wide range of headphones, from sensitive in-ears to higher-impedance over-ear models, without needing an external amplifier.