SB live! value or onboard sou

I would appreciate a little help with this one.. I am about to do a motherboard transplant, and I am wondering whether to stick with my trusty SB Li've! value card, or go with the onboard sound.
The last time I tried using an onboard sound chip, which was a few years ago, the quality was garbage. I am hoping that in the last few years they have improved in quality.
The onboard chip on the new board is a Realtek ALC888 , which deli'vers what the spec. calls "7. CH Windows? Vista? Premium Level HD Audio"
I am not into gaming in a big way, I am more interested in the sound quality for mp3 playing.
So, what would yo go with? Thanks..

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