Recording in using the audio in with a mini stereo cable

Does anyone here use the audio port on the MacBook to record? I see there are several ways of using studio mics like Blue Microphone's Icicle XLR converter. What would the quality of recording be if I were to connect my synth using a cable with L&R 1/4' jacks to mini stereo jack and go staight into the audio jack and record?
Would it be better to get a better soundcard?
Thanks

Thanks Lyssa,
Right now, I take a cable that is stereo RCA down to mini stereo and run that between the mixer and the Edirol recorder. The RCA plugs go into the left & right of the mixer and the mini goes into the line in on the Edirol. Work perfect. I also do this with a cassette deck to the Edirol to copy what's on the tape.
I figured it would work for that too.
But, if I need a preamp, maybe I could come out of the headphone jack and just convert it from 1/4" to mini stereo in the MacBook?
Ideas!

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