USB soundcard recommendation please

[Ed Greshko]

JosephK wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good USB soundcard that works in Linux. I need
> one for my laptop running Hardy as my Creative MP+ has just packed up.
> Would prefer not to go with Creative as this is the third Creative
> soundcard I bought that has packed up within 2 years of purchase.
> 
> Needs to have standard audio input & output for connection to a Hi-Fi
> amp, headphone socket and of course Vol control. 
> 
> All suggestions welcome.

A google of "usb sound card linux" gives several suggestions.