I4U reports that when 5.1 audio on your computer isn’t enough, go 7.1:
Japans M-Audio announces availability of its Resolution 7.1 sporting a 192kHz/24bit DAC.
The Revelution 7.1 features 7.1 DVD digital output. It uses the new Envy24HT audio controller.
The Card supports Dolby AC-3, Dolby DTS, Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby EX, SRS TruSurround and SRS Circle Surround II.Additionally it supports the following software systems. DirectSound3D, A3D1.0, and EAX1.0/2.0.
The Card supports Mac OS X and Windows XP with Windows Media Player 9.
The anticipated price, 16,625 Yen, is about $140USD or about $130 Euros. Not too shabby.