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If you want great sound --you need a card that can run at 24bit/96kzhz. Be prepared to pay over $250 USD for base models-4stereo in--2stereo out w/Hardware mixer. They run into the thousands of dollars for the ones with supporting multiplug boxes and amps.
Try the Midiman site, look at the Delta Audiophile card, can be had around the net for about $200USD[list at $275]. That is a nice audiocard.
It is in a different league/price range than the multimedia sound cards made by the usual suspects. These are musician souncards, no flavoring, great for listening and making music.
Everyone has different budgets and tastes, likes and dislikes, in music more so than a lot of other things I think.
Good luck and enjoy the music!
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