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.
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.