[linux-audio-user] Need help - hardware recommendations

[linuxmedia4 at netscape.net]

Hartmut Noack <symposion at onlinehome.de> wrote:

> Hi Bryan,
<CHOP>
> 1) try Soundblaster 1024 Live! Player ( NOT SB Live 501 !!)
> the card uses a professional EMU-Chip witch is formidably
> supported by alsa, so midi-functions should work properly...
> even though the cards D-A-Encoders are far from being excellent
> they work smooth enough to serve very well for demos in average
> HIFI-Sound. AND: the card should be available for less than $60,-

What would the main differences be in the (above) 2 cards. I have a SB Live! 5.1 and don't seem to have any problems with it. But if there is
any major differences, I would be curious what they are.

Thanks,
Rocco

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