Knowing what OS you are using would help with the suggestions.

I believe the 'value' card is not a true SBLive and would be using the RAM from the system, so it would not be as effective,

I have a couple of the 5.1 cards and they seem to work pretty well... I do as you thought of, and run the line out of the SBLive to the number 7/8 inputs of my Delta1010 when I use it. I know I could use the digital connection, but if I am using the SBLive it is usually only for a click or a quick idea I want to try..
If you are using Vista I am not sure reliable drivers would be available. Haven't looked into that at all.


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