Sound card options

[felix 0]

My deal is this:

 

My amp had a feedback issue that I didn't know about and has killed my original SBLive Value and an old SB16.

 

Thus I need a new soundcard. The following are my options:

 

CREATIVE Sound Blaster Live Value Digital OEM! $99.94

GUILLEMOT Maxi Sound Muse Sound Card $67.84

LEADTEK WinFast 4Xsound HRTF-based 3D Card AC3 Dobby Digital support Retail $44.28

LEADTEK WinFast 4Xsound HRTF-based 3D PCI Card AC3 Retail w/Fiber optic module & cable $56.76

 

Please note all prices in $AU.

I would like a Philips card but I can't find anywhere in AU where they are available.

 

What does anyone think? All replies appreciated.

TIA.

 

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I'm leaning towards the Guillemot at the moment.

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[ThC 129 0]

Either get a Hercules Game Theater XP, or a Santa Cruz, both are excellent sound cards. I have a SC and it is a great card.

[FadedTimes 0]

I'm very happy with my Muse XL sound card and it is only 29 USD compared to my second choice 79 USD Santa Cruz

[ri-rilot 0]

The Turtle Beach SantaCruise is a top card. Solved my crackling problems anyhow. The Videologic Sonic Fury is the same card.

[felix 0]

The only problem with getting a Santa Cruz or a Philips is that I can't find anywhere in Australia to buy them.

 

BUGGER!!!!

[felix 0]

Swiped an AWE64 from a friend.

 

Spent the money buying a new amp for my 3' speakers.

[FadedTimes 0]

nothing like a good ol ISA card that is huge =) or was that the AWE 32?

[felix 0]

The AWE64 I've got is a pretty big slab of silicon, chips and resistors.