CREATIVE Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS and similar items

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Internal Sound Card Model SB0350P (PN: 70SB035000003) ??NEW SEALED?? UPC: 054651060739 MPN: 70sb035000003 Model: SB0350P ASIN: B0000CD0BU ??The Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is one of the most iconic sounds cards for Windows 98 and Windows XP!?? Excellent for Vintage PC builders! We stumbled across this new and sealed box in our warehouse. Note, the shrink wrap shows sign of aging, but it is completely intact and unopened (see photos) --------- Note: Creative does not provide official Windows?11 drivers for the Audigy?2?ZS?official support stopped around Windows?7 or early Windows?10 era Many users and community forums note that Microsoft no longer supports this card in current Windows versions Without compatible drivers, Windows may install generic drivers, but functionality and sound quality can be unreliable. FYI: All distros of Linux have full driver support ;) -------- General Overview Model: Sound Blaster Audigy?2?ZS Platinum Comes bundled with the "Platinum Drive" front-panel unit, offering enhanced connectivity options like FireWire, headphone jack, and optical/coax I/O ports Audio Quality Performance DAC ADC: 24-bit converters capable of up to 192?kHz sample rates Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Internal card: 108?dB Measured noise levels (loopback 24-bit/96?kHz): ?101.3?dB (A?weighted), THD: 0.0034%, IMD: 0.0080%, Crosstalk: ?91.8?dB Front-Panel ?Platinum Drive? Details Expands functionality with external connections: FireWire (IEEE 1394), headphone output (with auto switching of speakers), microphone inputs (dynamic or condenser via jumper), and optical/coax SPDIF I/O on separate outputs Includes an infrared remote control for convenient multimedia operation Conclusion The Audigy 2 ZS Platinum was one of Creative?s premier PCI sound cards of its era?delivering high-resolution 24-bit audio, multi-channel surround support, robust hardware DSP features, and convenient external connectivity through its ?Platinum Drive.? It's a robust option for legacy systems or enthusiasts seeking hardware-mixed EAX, low-latency ASIO, or high-fidelity analog audio, though modern support is unofficial and may require extra setup. We are counting upon you to know what you are buying and if this item will suit your needs. There are NO returns accepted for this item. Once you open it, you OWN it. We will not accept returns due to you having problems installing it. This is NO LONGER SUPPORTED IN WINDOWS 11 Purchase at your own discretion We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust! Thanks for looking at our listing and supporting our small family business! SHELF: 45(top)