Which Sound-Card has the best compatibility both in Windows and Linux?

[mariosx]

Hello
At the moment I own a Sound Blaster Zx, problem is: it does not work at all in Linux 64bit.
I have tried ubuntu/debian/Archlinux/OpenSUSE/Kali etc. and it is not working, not even front-audio.

Which is hooked up at Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speakers in Analog and I use Seinheiser PC150 Headphones, so 5.1 and headphone amp are requirements.
Please note, I sometimes use my headphones to the maximum, because I want to even hear the footsteps.

And I'm thinking of selling it and buy a new sound card and this time a USB sound card.

Problem is I'm afraid of two things:
1) I want the same quality
2) Linux compatibility.

Linux usage will be mostly basic, such as watching a movie in 5.1 or hearing music.
Not for gaming.

I have eyed an Asus Xonar U7 but I'm not sure of it's features and quality.

Any thoughts?

 

[atljsf]

i don't have a sound card anymore, but i heard the same you report, no sound blister for linux

theoretically the support for asus xonar is way better, for the simple fact that exists!

https://delightlylinux.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/experience-better-sound-in-linux-with-the-asus-xonar-dx-sound-card/

if you use hdmi, you don't use your sound card, you use hdmi output which is not a real sound card, is digital output to the tv or monitor or speakers, they do the rest