[Pc_Support] PCI audio card recommendations? -- SB0350 Audigy 2 ZS

[Bryan J. Smith]

Damien McKenna <dmckenna at thelimucompany.com> wrote:
> Anyone have any recommendations for a PCI audio card that
> supports hardware-accelerated 3d sound and low CPU usage?
> Thanks.

Continued, personal experience over the last year causes me
to highly recommend the Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS. 
The SB0350 (stock Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS) can be
had for $50 and it's worth every penny IMHO.  I see there is
a new "value" version for SB0400, but I can't attest to how
good it is.

The SB0350 works in Linux perfectly with the Emu10k1 driver,
including _all_ the goodies (including 3D spatial audio).

BTW, I have two of the Platnium versions with the 5.25" bay. 
I actually paid under $100 for both of them after rebate (one
was only $129.99 out-the-door before rebate), both last year
and mid this year.  It's all about timing your purchase ;-).


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