M-Audio Delta Audiophile 2496 Sound Card

Pros: Outstanding sound quality and specs, 24/96 recording and playback, solid drivers.

Cons: No mic preamp, built-in MIDI synth or surround sound features -- not for gamers.

The Bottom Line: Recommended for those who can use its specific feature set -- it's a good idea to check out features very carefully before buying a soundcard, particularly a $150 soundcard.

Review: I purchased my M-Audio Audiophile from Newegg recently, as I was looking for a good 2-channel stereo ...

Pros: Price Sound Quality Ease of Use / Installation

Cons: Gaming (thats what the Sound Blaster is for!)

Review: I have a stereo system hooked up to my computer that consists of a Denon receiver, Onkyo Amp and some Def tech 350 bookshelf speakers and SuperCube II subwoofer. I used to use a Sound Blaster Live! Value 5.1 with a mini-jack -> RCA adapter for sound.. ...

Pros: Everything, from drivers, sound quality. easy use, PRICE.

Cons: Almost nothing, except ....no break out box, less number of I/O

Review: Audiophile 2496 is an affordable and very reliable card. If you are into music and looking for a way to start computer recording which "everyone is talking about..." Go get an audiophile 2496 first. The sound quality blows sb live and audigy awa ...