Running an older ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS 32 bit build because a specially patched rtai kernel is mandatory for one app. However, I am booted to a 32bit 3.12.6 build ATM. The Audigy2 Value (SBO-400) card, and my amps/3way speaker all went south for the winter in a space of about 3 weeks, so I bought another amplified 3way kit and switched the audio back to the intel HDA facilities on this motherboard. Is there anyplace where I might find another 20 db of gain? Its so quiet, even a youtube video would never get me accused of disturbing the peace. Thanks for any hints. Cheers, Gene