Ok...I just spent 3 hours going through a crazy amount of reviews and sites trying to decide what sound card to go with.
Having just upgraded to XP Pro, I found that my old card does not work with XP.....so the search is on.
I want a card that gives me
a. GREAT sound
b. Can be connected to my stereo (coaxial (prefered) or optical)
c. An acceptable price....if I can do this for under $100, great.
I do not need surround sound, nor am I looking to play the latest games on my PC.....I just want good sound...and this means music for all types, Classical and Rock.
I have sort of wired it down to SB Audigy....but in order to get the outputs I listed above I need to get the one with the thousands of outputs, surround sound etc.
Is there a good card out there that is made for the audiophile....the stereo audiophile....not the Home theater audiophile?
and if so...is there one that will not break the bank?
Thanks in advance
Pilzner