[bigwave111]

Having purchased beautiful digital speakers and soon afterwards selling my computer with soundblaster card to buy a Tibook, I find myself unhappy with the normal, sometimes popping, always hissing 1/8th inch out from the laptop. Now, soundblaster has released this beautiful new Extigy for a very low cost that runs on *gasp* USB! This is a dream come true for myself as a laptop owner. Is there any news as to porting drivers over to the mac or is this a lost hope given the lack of support for soundblaster Live for mac? Any information would be well appreciated given the lack of this topic on any other forums or websites.

[Il Duce]

I think I remember reading something at Gamespot. They reckon USB doesn't have enough bandwith and produces the occaisional pop and/or hiss. Sounds like the same problem you've already got.
I have no idea about the drivers.
If you're really keen, and don't need the portability, you could splash out on a yamaha CAVIT, but those are USB as well (although very cool).
Good luck