Not only that, but of course you get Creative's LOVELY driver support. They've been stringing along around us musicians for YEARS with false promises. No thanks. I am very happy with my Terratec EWX 24/96 (www.terratec.net). Also I've heard the M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 (www.m-audio.com) is an excellent card as well. I still have my Live! in my system, but only use it for Windows sounds, and some games. I will never buy another Creative soundcard again, I'm done with them.
George Pantazopoulos
The Audigy is NOT a 24/96 bit card. Neither does it sport the promised 100db SNR Creative labs is touting (85db with a stiff tailwind is more like it). It's basically a Live! on steroids. In short, save your money.
Roj