[mythtv-users] Fw: Integrated Sound vs. Sound Card, suggestions ??

[Sasha Z]

On 6/9/06, Nedim Cholich <nedim.cholich at gmail.com> wrote:
> Any thoughts on these two cards:
>
> SABRENT SND-P8CH Sound Card - Retail
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829130002
>  $18.99
>
> CHAINTECH AV-710 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829120103
>  $23.00
>
> They both have optical spdif out, support 7.1 channels, 96kHz sample rate,
> hardware Dolby Digital EX and DTS-EX decoding and other standard goodies.
>
> And they seem to be well supported by alsa.
>
>  Worth getting?

The chaintech is a popular choice. I've used one, though not with
myth. No complaints.