Re: Sound cards and CD-ROMs

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From: Andrew Arch
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00

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Andrew Berry <andyb@flathead.dstc.cs.uq.edu.au> wrote

> Hi all,
> 
>.....
>
> Genuine soundblaster cards are expensive (more than the cost of the CD
> player), so I was wondering if anyone has had success with a clone card
> under linux.  The brands I've encountered are KTX and ESS.  
> 
> Any success or horror stories you'd like to share?
> 
> Ciao,
> 
> AndyB   (Andrew Berry)
> 

I use an SP301 which is an ES1688 which works fine in Linux and in Win95.
However it did come with pathetic speakers which I will eventually upgrade.
Came in a KTX kit, with an NEC 273 CD player. Has option of PCM wavetable
sound board as well if you have the budget!

Regards

Andy

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Date: 1996/08/01
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