Robert Brown wrote: > I am interested in using a USB soundcard for my laptop (gentoo!) > so that I can record a standard analog stereo line signal (red & > white rca connectors would do) I don't need line outs or digital, > although they could possibly come in handy some day as well ;) For line in+out without digital, I'd recommend the Edirol UA-1A. The UA-1X would give you an additional digital output. <http://www.edirol.com/products/audio.html> HTH Clemens