There's already a commented (by default, disabled) entry in /etc/init.d /alsa-utils to unmute said control. As stated in the comments, some people need this element muted, while others need it unmuted.
** Changed in: alsa-utils (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected -- Enable "Audigy Analog/Digital Output Jack" https://launchpad.net/bugs/68837 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs