I have been using low-cost iMic USB audio interfaces, and they work really well. Shows right up under linux, and the noise floor is way below the built-in audio on my motherboard.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812999078
cheers,
-David M.

On 5/4/07, David F. Place < d@vidplace.com> wrote:
Hi, everyone.

I hesitated to post this question, because it seems like such an
obvious FAQ.  I couldn't find the answer by searching around.

My linux workstation has a crappy, noisy sound card.  I want to
replace it with a higher quality device. Preferably outside the box
to avoid interference.  I notice that several manufacturers offer
solutions, Creative, M-Audio, etc.   Is any preferred by Pders?
Please discuss.

I have a digidesign M-Box that I use with pro-tools on my mac.  Of
course, it won't work with linux or, for that matter, with most
versions of Pd on OSX.  I mention it to give an idea of the quality
level that I desire.

Cheers, David

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