Don't bother wasting money on an Audigy 2. Get the Audigy 1. (TRUST ME). Unless you are going to hook up a huge 6.1 surround sound system, you don't need the '2'.
Now, I have the 'platinum', which comes with that front side slot input cover (which is totally awesome, has optical in and outs and standard which I've used for IW Radio).
If you don't care about a 'front slot card' then just get the sound card. It's a damn nice card Larry, and the best you can get.
PS: if you go with anything other than creative labs, you WILL have sound problems with many games. Turtle Beach, and others just are not popular any more, or supported by many of the new games that are out.
. Sucks, I know. Plus, If you want EAX sound, (which nearly all games tout these days) go with the Audigy 1 Lar.
[ 04-12-2003, 12:53 AM: Message edited by: Ziroc ]