Dolby/DTSBest AM2 mobo with plenty of SATA and DD/DTS sound ?

[g8ina]

Time to move on the new HTPC, as I've had a nice offer on the old one.

Looking for recommendations for a mobo to take an AMD AM2 cpu, 4-6 SATA and a couple of IDE, but the MOST important thing is decent sound - I'm not bothered either way, onboard or card - but it must be able to truly offer DTS and Dolby out on optical. Building for Home Cinema.

Ta,

[g8ina]

Anyone ?

Any AM2 Mobos with Dolby / DTS onboard ??

[BUFF]

MSI K9N Diamond is only 1 that I can think of off hand but it's expensive & full ATX.

[Alistair]

Can recommend the Auzentech X- Merdian as a soundcard for HTPC use if that helps
http://www.auzentech.com/site/products/x-meridian.php

[MadduckUK]

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/129347/rb/0
this on the quality

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/106539
This on the cheap (i have this, and once again recommend it an absolute bargain for anyone wanting 5.1 through a optical but no need for DTS)

[g8ina]

Thanks guys,

I tried the Asonic but it kept crashing. The Auzentech X-Plosion looks the business, cheers.