Creative Technology unveiled yet another external Sound Blaster for those, who do not have a spare PCI slot in their personal computers. The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX continues trends and traditions originally started by the Sound Blaster Extigy, but, surprisingly, Creative Technology decided not to use “Extigy” brand-name any more, and, fortunately, add USB 2.0 and a lot of advanced audio techniques support in their newcomer.

Here are some of the qualities that make Creative Labs Audigy 2 NX unique and very interesting product to buy:

• 5.1 and 7.1 speaker systems support;
• 24-bit DVD-Audio playback;
• 102dB SNR;
• 24-bit/96kHz in stereo with premium 24-bit/96kHz ADC for both playback and record;
• Line-In, Mic-In, SPDIF Out, Optical SPDIF In/Out connectors for speakers, mic, headphones and audio devices;
• Remote controller;
• USB 2.0 compliant (note that Creative Technology does not provide USB 2.0 drivers at this point);
• EAX Acoustic Enhancements;
• EAX ADVANCED HD game effects;

The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX is priced at only $129.99 and will be available this month, Creative Labs said.