Creative Xmod X-Fi External any good?

[yimpster]

Any opinions on the Creative Xmod X-Fi External soundcard??

Thinking of upgrading the sound on my Shuttle.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-047-CL

 

[yimpster]

agreed - i'd like it to enhance the sound quality of my games also.

Are there any other USB/Firewire alternatives?