Mac - How did you deduct the 'reason'? I'm out in left field here on that.

Before selecting a soundcard replacement I would ask 'which OS it is intended for' ? That can be a key. 32 or 64 bit?
Then research issues with that combination.
Remember you hear a lot more bad than good! Just the fact that people ask for help (more than post to say things are great) attests to that.

Check the device support area for any new drivers before making a decision. Checking later will yield varying results. Many complaints from six months ago may have been addressed with recent driver updates. This is a transitional time for music hardware.


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!