I have a laptop running Kubuntu 12.04 with the sound card is of poor quality. As I am required to work regularly on audio and video recordings, I wanted to improve the audio portion of the laptop, while retaining the advantage of the portability of the device, particularly to be used in public transport, ie with place constraints well marked available. After reviewing several offers, I chose this product in terms of size met my expectations. According to comments left on the site, the buyers had found the key to good quality, both in terms of strength that sound rendering. I confirm! The key is strong and easy to use thanks to its USB port. As for the sound, it is of good quality, without breath, without interference, without distortion, with a good return on all of the bandwidth in both analog (minijack) and digital (SP / DIF adapter ). But beware, it is processed in stereo, so exit the AC3 or DTS, which limits the value of the digital output. The apparatus also has a microphone jack that I have not tested do not have to use. That said, the price / quality ratio is really excellent!