[linux-audio-user] Just how bad is USB audio?

[Frank Barknecht]

Hi,

I've got my first laptop, yeah. Problem is the sound. The internal
Intel-chip works, but that's about it, it sounds horrible. So I think I'll
need a USB soundcard or maybe PCMCIA? But I don't want to spend too much
(i.e. no RME)

So what could you recommend in the range 100-200 EUR? I would prefer
something with Midi, but I could go without. I need stereo in and out,
though.

Any ideas? Do the Audiotrak MAYA USB boxes work (well) with Linux? 

ciao
-- 
Frank Barknecht