What USB 5.1 adapter?

[savar]

Maybe this is the wrong thread, since I'm looking for a consumer audio product (as opposed to producer audio product). I've got the Klipsch 5.1 Ultra speakers and I want to get a USB device that can output the 5.1 signal (3 stereo phono ports). Preferably Mac and Win compatible. Any ideas?

I found two on USB Gear.com but that site is back ordered on both. I'd like to just walk into a store and get one. But where? (I live near Wash DC) These devices seem abnormally rare in places like Microcenter and Best Buy.

Thanks--!

 

[scottlinux]

Yeah, you'll have to avoid Bestbuy for audio stuff. They only sell creative brand cards which are actually not good, despite the hype. They often have a fixed sample rate of 48000, among other issues.

Try something like this:

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=703&ParentId=114

Which has lots of outputs. It could do up to 7.1

You'll have to shop around:

http://www.m-audio.com/
http://www.edirol.com/
http://www.presonus.com/