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cheap usb soundcard suggestions

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My roommate has an old laptop that we're going to use as a livingroom mp3 player and maybe for movies. Problem is the audio out is really noisy. Any decent USB soundcards that are cheaper than the Extigy or Audigy2? I've seen a ~$50 USB SBLive! box on Newegg and a $25 Turtle Beach thing. 5.1 would be nice, but isn't necessary.
 
What is the "receiver" again?

I am asking because the M-audio transit might be just the ticket for you.
The Transit is a pretty decent 2 channel source but the cool part is it also functions as a USB S/PDIF interface so you you are not limited by the internal DAC.
The catch is they are kinda spendy.
Froogled link-----> http://www.audiomidi.com/Transit-USB-P4034.aspx?CPID=392&AFID=3
 
The Turtle Beach is GREAT if you just want normal stereo stuff to sound good. In fact, that Audio ***EDIT: Advantage*** and a set of Sennheiser HD201's are suggested as about the best sound quality you can get out of a PC for under $50.
 
Well, looks like I'll pick it up =) Thanks for the input.
 
Let us know how it works out for you.... a review would be even better
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Have a look for external SB live! 24-bit, it offer great quality with 100 db SNR and 5.1 surround at affordable price ;)
 
Came in the mail today, I'll give my impressions later tonight or this week.
 
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