In fact, these cards/components had features and sound fidelity that’s not matched by these modern homebrew projects. The EMU8000, the SB16 ASP, the GF1.. They’re quite complex.

Maybe PC audio is still important after all. At CES 2019 on Tuesday, EVGA introduced Nu Audio, its first-ever sound card with claims that it will bring “lifelike gaming” to your ears.

The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro is said to offer true 5.1 surround sound, while the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro has been designed for mobile listeners.