Subj : Re: Choice of sound card for KT7A mobo?
To   : alt.comp.linux,alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit,comp.os.linux,linux.debian.user,tw.bbs.comp.mswindows
From : Kenneth Lantrip
Date : Sun Jul 18 2004 03:04 pm

Jerry Wong wrote:
> I heard that there is problem in using K7 mobo with sound blaster live. Will
> it also with Vibra 128?
> I am using Abit KT7A mobo with Althon 1.33G. Which sound card should I buy
> to replace my  sound blaster ISA? I need the sound card works in win98,
> Linux (kernel 2.4 or above) and windows server 2003.
> 
> Thanks.
> Jerry

There is only one sound device that warrants buying as far as I know.

It is the Creative Labs Extigy.  This is an external device that plugs 
into your computer via the USB port.  It works on windows 2000 and NT 
without having to install any drivers.  It works on knoppix without 
installing any drivers.  It worked on Mandrake 10, And Debian (woody and 
sarge) without having to fool around with drivers.

In my system, I have the KTV7A Pro with built-in sound.  Winderz and 
Linux the internal sound card (automatically) and use it if the Extigy 
isn't plugged in.  If the Extigy is plugged in, then they both use it 
instead.  Pretty damned neet if you ask me.

The only requirement is that you have powered speakers or an amp to hook 
it to.  125 Watt per Channel amp with 2 bose 301 and 2 Altec-Lansing 
floor speakers workds pretty nice for my setup.

.