Money well spent... (Creative Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1)

Name: Makzimum

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Product:	Creative Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1
Date:	21/06/01 (581 review reads)
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Advantages: Variety of Input/Output, Software, Sound Quality

Disadvantages: Could be over powerful and pricey for an average user

Having recently had my stereo blow up I decided to invest in a SBLive Platinum instead of forking out for a new stereo. It has by far exceeded my expectations. The LiveDrive is by far the most multifunctional piece of hardware on my system. It allows me to record to my portable MiniDisc player with optical output (Even supplying a new digital optical cable, £20 new). The software for doing so is very useful; freezing the system while it’s recording to prevent jumps. It also has high quality phono input for hooking up the MD player. The SPDIF output allows me to connect my Boston Acoustics Digital Media Theater that gives me spectacular sound, even through 2.1 speakers. All these features allow me to almost do without a stereo completely. Not only that but I can also plug my electric guitar into the 5.25” Line In jack without the need of an adaptor. The environmental audio combined with my guitar can achieve some incredible effects, without the need of expensive effects pedals. I can find no faults with this product.

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