santa cruz vs sb live!

[newbiepcuser]

I've never had a problem. Ever.

Pro 133A
KT133A,
KT333A

 

[Woodchuck2000]

Pro 133A
KT133A,
KT333A

Meaning...?
Don't even think about implying that creative cards don't work on those systems because for the vast majority of people, they do.

 

[spanky]

i am running an epox 8k7a... it uses the amd761 northbridge & via686b southbridge. no problems so lets stop beating that horse

 

[newbiepcuser]

I've never had a problem. Ever.

Pro 133A
KT133A,
KT333A

Meaning...?
Don't even think about implying that creative cards don't work on those systems because for the vast majority of people, they do.

Jumping the gun there?
I support whatever works.
I've used Creative Lab Sb live value with those chipsets for systems i built for people,

I've never had a problem. Ever.

 

[billyjak]

I had the SB 5.1 now Audigy Platinum, and never experienced a problem with them on a VIA Chipset.
Running on an Abit KR7A Raid right now with no problems.

I beleive that issue is dead with the newer Via chipsets.

The Santa Cruz does sound good though, I just installed one on my buddies computer.

 

[Sunner]

I'd say it depends on how much money you have to spend.
I picked up a Santa Cruz for nearly $100, and Im a happy camper

But Im using with a real amp(and old but good Marantz) and a couple of relatively good speakers, I dont know how much of a difference there will be with Z560's or similar speakers.

 

[Woodchuck2000]

With PC speakers it's hard to tell the difference between the two. Hooking them up to a decent hi-fi reveals a lot more detail.