Hi, I have a card using the cmi8738 with digital IO, sold in the Netherlands under the name Trust (digital sound surroud 5.1). I payd euro 50,-- for it. This card is being sold under different names in different countries. It works OK with alsa and jack. > the cmi8738 chipset in the dio2448 works well (i have several). > The midiman seems a bit overpriced (~e120) as there are complete motherboards > containing this chipset for less than the price of the midiman:-) > Having said that, i havnt personally found a cheaper card. If you > find something, pls let us know:-) -- Gerrit