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randomcow   10-30-2006 at 08:27:58 AM

I recently acquired some excellent looking speakers that I would like to put to good use (no clue what they are but are each about as big as a mid-full tower PC case!).

I have decided that these speakers are probably worth an upgrade from all of the junk that I have now and am considering buying a new retail boxed soundcard for the first time. Being the first time I spend any real money, I would really appreciate some recommendations.

I am looking for:
- Linux support without much hassle (in major distributions)
- Good sound quality for lossless music
- Green, black and yellow analog outputs
- $40 or less

I don't care for:
- Game sound enhancement

Thanks.

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bacis   10-30-2006 at 09:48:57 AM
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hi.
i think now almost for every new card you can find drivers for linux.
but i that rate of moeny and with all qualities you want it would be difficult.

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mcgruff   10-30-2006 at 03:31:31 PM
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I think the M-Audio audiophile 2496 would be the perfect card for you. Maybe a little over your budget but you won't get a better sound for the price.

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halcyon   10-30-2006 at 06:29:18 PM
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Quote :

I recently acquired some excellent looking speakers that I would like to put to good use (no clue what they are but are each about as big as a mid-full tower PC case!).

I have decided that these speakers are probably worth an upgrade from all of the junk that I have now and am considering buying a new retail boxed soundcard for the first time. Being the first time I spend any real money, I would really appreciate some recommendations.

I am looking for:
- Linux support without much hassle (in major distributions)
- Good sound quality for lossless music
- Green, black and yellow analog outputs
- $40 or less

I don't care for:
- Game sound enhancement

Thanks.



Consider:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829118105 @ $29

...and Turtle Beach's website lists Linux drivers for this card:

http://support.turtlebeach.com/sit [...] sp#drivers

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randomcow   10-31-2006 at 02:49:16 AM
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Thanks all for the advice!

I'm off to do a little research, but at this point it looks like the Audiophile is out. It's definitely a nice card but clearly over my budget at $130 and there are many features that I probably won't use. I appreciate the recommendation though.

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