Vista - Need Suggestions For Sound Card Upgrade (for cassette & vinyl recording)

Need Suggestions For Sound Card Upgrade For Windows Vista Home Premium (to be able to record from cassette player)


I want to record my vinyl and cassette music library onto my computer. My version of Windows Vista (Home Premium) does not facilitate music recording (other than ripping cd music using the built-in cd player).

I have tried several cheap external usb sound cards but don’t get good sound reproduction using them. I have checked the specs on internal sound cards and they seem much better than usb models.

I want to try an Asus Xonar D2 sound card. Just about all the on-line reviews and forums for this sound card talk about its good sounding audio playback and its gaming capabilities; hardly anything about recording music from analog sources. Can anyone tell me:

1. Will Asus Xonar D2 work with Windows Vista Home Premium for my purposes?

2. Is this sound card any good for recording music?

3. Are there better alternatives/solutions for recording music on Windows Vista than this sound card?

Thanks for any help!

I have just gotten this sound card and I am extremely impressed with it.

HT Omega - Claro halo XT

So far the drivers & hardware work flawlessly with Vista 64.

I can not imagine why this card would not work for what you are looking to do.

You can also go to link provided and ask their costumer support exactly what you did here and they will answer you within 24 hours.

Also if you listen to music with high quality high impedance headphones then this card is THE best on the market for that.