At 03:09 PM 1/27/2002 -0800, you wrote: Come to think of it, what's the cheapest soundcard ASIO supports?
I don't usually post here, but thought I'd butt in. There are in fact rebuilt ASIO drivers for the Creative Labs Soundblaster Live series of soundcards. I've tried the "APSLive" drivers on an original SB Live in Win98se and they work superbly. Soundblaster cards can be had anywhere from $25 to $100+ depending on the type of product you get.
In pro audio, M-Audio's Audiophile 2496 is only about $140. I use an Echo Mia, and its about $180-$200, with really nice DirectX, MME, GSIF, and ASIO support.
CG