i am not the only one i cant be. there are no linux drivers at all that work for the soundblaster AE-9 dac wont power there is nothing after 40 days of research and trying different drivers to no avail i am now back to windows. i want to switch back fully but i cant .
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Informative post to read regarding lack of GNU / Linux driver support for that card:
Please also see:
That device is officially supported in Microsoft Windows only. Please contact Creative Labs at the link below with your request that theyβd supply a Linux driver for your device.