High End audio card need recommendation


I need a recommendation(s) on a sound card for an HTPC. I would like to have multiple outputs and great sound. This HTPC is going on my stereo rack and I want to be able to plug it into either my USB DAC or preamp.
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Here's one to add to your list ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe sound card. So far this is the only place I've found it in the States Lagoom. I haven't tried it yet. It is at the top of my list when I settle on my OS to use it with. Which for me looks to be Windows 7 64 bit or Vista 64 bit.
You didn't state whether you needed HDMI or just audio. If it's the latter, get a RME Fireface or MOTU and be done with it. Normal soundcards just cannot match these studio units.
http://www.htomega.com/clarohalo_xt.html

I've been looking at this series of cards.

I haven't heard the card, but on paper it looks very good. Of keen interest is that the opamps are socketed, and the mfg encourages swaps.

John C.