RE: [linux-audio-user] A Newbie's New System?

Scott, 4 channels in what format? The 9636 (I have this card) is 18 in - 18 out. Possibly it's more than you need. It's also ADAT/spdif only. What are you interfacing to externally? I also use an Audiophile 2496. That's 4 in - 4 out for about $150-$175. Two analog and two s/pdif. It's a nice little card. When you think channels, don't forget at least two output channels to drive speakers. I am using both AMD and P3 machines. They both work fine. I use AMD for my PTLE/Win ME machine. (Using Asus.) It works fine. Mark -----Original Message----- From: linux-audio-user-admin(a)music.columbia.edu [mailto:linux-audio-user-admin@music.columbia.edu]On Behalf Of Scott Downie Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 5:17 PM To: linux-audio-user(a)music.columbia.edu Subject: [linux-audio-user] A Newbie's New System? Patrick wrote: AMD would be fine with me. But I read somewhere that some folks seemed to be having audio problems on Linux systems that were running AMD. Some of the ASUS motherboards had problems, perhaps? I don't remember. I just want to make sure that the motherboard works with the soundcard and the networking card and the video card and all the other little cards we crave. I don't need every single bell and whistle. It looks like the Hammerfall DIGI9636 would work for me. Since it retails for $565, it must be available elsewhere at a lower price. Right? Or maybe the M-Audio route is the most cost effective? looking for for a few more months yet. I don't necessarily mind debugging, but I don't want that to be a huge timesink. It doesn't sound like Linux is quite ready for USB audio. Since USB is not a deal breaker for me, I can live with non-USB options. Four would be nice. I'm easy! Thanks! Scott _______________________________________________ linux-audio-user mailing list linux-audio-user(a)music.columbia.edu http://music.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user