Newbie-Type Question

On Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:58:34 -0400, ts8586 <ts8 @netscape.net>
wrote:

Sounds like a soundcard problem alright. I've seen cards that
installed fine but had tinny or scratchy sound in some uses but
sounded ok at other times. A soundblaster should work fine for
DVD playback. No, all SB's are not the same. I use a cheap SB
in one system and the sound is fine but can get SB's with more
features that play 6.1, THX, Dolby EX and many of  the theater
sound options. There are other brands of cards that are good for
DVD playback too. It all depends on how much you want to hear
and  how much you are willing to spend. A cheap SB can be had
for $20 or $30, a top of the line card $150 to $200 depending on
where you get it.  

Thanks for the info. I found a card made
by Santa Cruz (not Sco!), and it sounds
great. Cheaper than the Sound Blasters
that I wanted, and have read nothing
but good reviews about 'em.