External Sound Cards with 5.1

Does anyone know any 5.1 USB sound cards that work properly. I want
my 4.1 analog system to work. I have heard that the Sound Blaster Extigy works but don't know if its only through the optical port or if the analog ports work as well. I'd also like to spend less than a $100.
Please let me know. Thanks.

ok ive been looking around at a few but i dont really understand all these differnt kind of cables and what i need.
this is what i need the sound card to be compatible with, this is the info for the logitech z-5500
Source Inputs:
Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®**
Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (somedevices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players
now all i need is something that will make these speakers work properly with the imac.
now i found this the Firewave
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/firewave/
but im just unsure if this will work
i also found this one
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Transit-main.html
but again im really unsure if this will work
if someone could help shed some light i would be very greatful!!
thanks
ibook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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"Creative Labs" has always built a decent sound card, as does
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Hello to all and Happy New Year! Hope everyone had
fun and were kept safe.
I am in need of a 5.1 external sound card for my
PB. Any suggestions, opinions, or actual experience
with such would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Quick
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