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What is a GOOD USB Sound Card for Dell Inspiron 15 with Windows 7 Professional?

This computer has no headphone jack or microphone jack at all, just 4 USB ports and an HDMI port. I also have a whole lot of very old audio cassette tapes that I need rip to .mp3s, a stereo microphone, and a very nice pair of Klepsch earphones, all of which I want to use with it. I'm short of money, but I want to buy a quality product.

I've spoken with someone knowledgeable, and I need a sound card with three jacks -- stereo line in, stereo microphone, and stereo headphone. But I don't know how to evaluate the quality of the sound cards that are available, and my expert friend has a lot more money and only knows about the REALLY hi-end stuff.

My budget may run as high as US$60. I don't insist on buying a new device from the manufacturer, but if I'm buying on eBay or Amazon I need to be sure that the seller is experienced and has a good reputation.

I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone can give me on this.

Update:

So far, I cannot choose a best answer. My comments will tell you what my problems are with Jay's suggestions.

This is a forum. There are lots of people here. I'd really like a few more suggestions.

Thanks.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Buy From Amazon,

    1. Sewell SoundBox, External USB Sound Card, 7.1 and 5.1 Channel Audio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y0ERRO/ref=as...

    2. Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 External Sound Card SB1560: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZT7RE4/ref=as...

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  • 7 years ago

    Still no best answer here, guys. Hasn't anyone out there found a decent USB sound card in my price range? Do they simply not exist? WHAT?

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