Another this or that soundcard question - sorry :)

[tabbu]

Now I\'ve decided to buy either Hoontech DSP24 value or Audiophile 2496. Give me some experiences and recommendations both of these cards. Also it would be great to actually hear some of recordings (24bit quality)!

Finally, can I connect XLR mics into these cards somehow?

Thanks again...

[Erik Nygaard]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Arial\">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tabbu:
Now I\'ve decided to buy either Hoontech DSP24 value or Audiophile 2496.
Finally, can I connect XLR mics into these cards somehow?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

1) I use the 2496 under Win ME and XP without problems, but I get lower latency under ME. Very good sound quality. Other users have had problems with pops & clicks.
I had to set the buffer to 512 samples to smoothen the sound from Gigastudio.
2) Only RCA analog + digital in/out on the 2496. I prefer an outboard valve-preamp and compressor anyway to assure best sound/signal-noise ratio before entering the computer.