Sound card for IBM Aptiva

[Mel]

I have an IBM Aptiva 2196 30A... and I'm looking for a sound card that would be compatible. A friend told me that because it's a genuine IBM it may be hard to upgrade to a new sound card.

I'm trying to record from minidiscs and tapes through the existing sound card that was already installed, using Spin Doctor but no matter what I do with the settings etc alot of hiss and noise is added and it's driving me nuts. I'm assuming it's the card.

Can anyone recommend a card that would be compatible? Or suggest any other solutions?

Thanks for any help!

[canit]

Creative's sound blaster live platinum 5.1 (saw it advertised last week for $229Cdn.-take 35% off for American)has optical inputs/outputs which are less susceptible to interference, you can stay digital to and from your minidisc player.

[Mel]

I've looked at the SB Live Platinum but I'm not sure if it is compatible with my computer...