James ha scritto: >> - A matching, reasonably good mobo with a *perfectly ALSA supported* >> soundcard or a reasonably inexpensive (<60$) perfectly ALSA supported >> soundcard. > > > It'd be good for you to explicitly state what your want from a sound > card: stereo; stereo+subwoofer....<surround 7.1> all are possible and an > advanced sound matrix vi the pc are not that much more expensive. You can even > find these advanced sound chips on the mobo, if you do your research. > > MSI has mobos around $100 USD with gig ethernet, and 7.1 audio, combined > with an amd64 processor, you'll never look back. > > Personally, a 5.1 or 7.1 surround setup with a small sub-woofer, makes > the work area a much more pleasurable place to spend your time. > Go on and treat yourself to the uplifting experience of an advance > sound matrix........as it is the best money you can spend, in my > opinion.
Well, I use to listen a lot of music, but I have no real audio setup. I use a 12-years-old Aiwa stereo for the output currently. Your suggestion makes me drool, but how much does a 5.1 setup cost? And how much space does it take? It could be "best money I can spend", but my Italian Ph.D. student wage is REALLY low. m. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
