Hi.
I have a Asus Xonar DG SoundCard, is good, but the headphones don’t works, so after some years of use this SoundCard, I want buy a new.
I google for this, but the reviews are from 2008/2009. For example this: Using the ASUS Xonar Essence STX Under Linux – Techgage
The STX is interesting, but I want know more alternatives.
For a desktop which has pcie slots I go with Creative X-Fi Sound cards. Look for a Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD PCIe Sound Card or a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro, but the X-Fi moniker is the most important part. I have both and they work great with openSUSE. The first card supports a 600 ohm headphone jack on the back and comes with its special optical cables is uses.
Thank You,