--- product_id: 51750148 title: "StarTech USB Sound Card, SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D)" brand: "startech" price: "SAR 229" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/51750148-startech-usb-sound-card-spdif-output-icusbaudio2d store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Plug & play USB connectivity 96 kHz max sample rate External volume & EQ controls StarTech USB Sound Card, SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D) **Brand:** startech **Price:** SAR 229 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your audio game—because your sound deserves the spotlight! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech USB Sound Card, SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D) by startech - **How much does it cost?** SAR 229 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/51750148-startech-usb-sound-card-spdif-output-icusbaudio2d) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Replace bulky internal sound cards with this sleek, portable USB adapter—no tech skills required. - • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support to keep your sound flawless. - • **Immersive Surround Sound:** Unlock 5.1 home theater surround sound on Windows for a cinematic audio experience. - • **Crystal-Clear Digital Audio:** Experience pristine sound with SPDIF output supporting Dolby Digital AC3 & DTS pass-through. - • **Effortless Sound Customization:** Fine-tune your audio on the fly using dedicated external volume and EQ controls. ## Overview The StarTech USB Sound Card (ICUSBAUDIO2D) is a compact external audio adapter featuring SPDIF digital output with Dolby Digital AC3 and DTS pass-through, supporting up to 96 kHz sample rate. Designed for easy USB plug-and-play use, it offers external volume and EQ controls for quick sound adjustments and supports 5.1 surround sound on Windows. Ideal for replacing internal sound cards on laptops or PCs, it comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support. ## Description The External USB Sound Card lets you - a convenient way to bypass or replace an internal sound card without having to open the computer case. For home-theater quality sound, the USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) , and a 3.5mm S/PDIF port with (AC3) and DTS pass-through. ( 5.1 surround sound is supported in Windows only). This versatile USB audio adapter features an for your headphones or combination headset/microphone. Also a for quick adjustments, a for Bass or Treble boosting, and an to display the current sampling rate. ## Features - SPDIF OUTPUT: This external USB sound card is equipped with SPDIF digital output with AC3 (Dolby Digital) and DTS pass-through support - EXTERNAL FEATURES: Use this USB external sound card audio adapter to easily adjust the sound output with its external volume and EQ controls - SOUND CARD REPLACEMENT: This USB stereo audio adapter lets you replace an internal sound card on your laptop or PC with a small, compact device - MULTI-USE SOUND CARD: This digital audio adapter with SPDIF can be used in a variety of applications, including home-theater surround sound support - RELIABLE SUPPORT: Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, this USB sound card has free lifetime technical support. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00F7120TQ | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,821 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 9 in External Sound Cards | | Box Contents | 1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter, 1 Software CD, 1 Instruction Manual | | Brand Name | StarTech | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (559) 4.0 out of 5 stars | | Eu Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030852296 | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Platform | Headphone, Laptops, Personal Computer | | Item Dimensions L X W X H | 48L x 46W x 15H millimetres | | Item Highlight | With SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic, External Sound Card for Laptop or PC | | Item Type Name | External sound box | | Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Manufacturer Part Number | ICUSBAUDIO2D | | Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz | | Model Name | ICUSBAUDIO2D | | Model Number | ICUSBAUDIO2D | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Platform | Mac OS X | | Product Warranty | 2-Year | | Signal To Noise Ratio | 91 dB | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upc | 065030852296 | ## Product Details - **Audio output mode:** Stereo - **Brand:** StarTech - **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer - **Hardware interface:** USB - **Platform:** Mac OS X ## Images ![StarTech USB Sound Card, SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QfNJQqmWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does i work in ubuntu?** A: Yes it works with Linux including Ubuntu **Q: does this work with linux? Is there linux support from the open source community?** A: Yes it works with Linux. Tested with Ubuntu. Thanks to all of the open source free developers out there who developed a generic driver for USB audio devices. **Q: Is it compatible with windows 8 OS?** A: Yes, it is, just plug it in and Windows 10 or previous versions will install drivers for it. Best sound for me! If you wish you can install the drivers in Startech site and work flawlessly in Windows 10. Best sound with any Windows drivers, configure 5.1 in Control Panel and then double click on the icon/rigth click/enhancements and then speaker fill, you have 5.1 sound. **Q: Does this work in linux?** A: Yes, it did for me. I put it in a machine that was running Linux Mint. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb cheap upgrade to your average laptop sound card! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 12 February 2015* Got this because the headphone socket on my Toshiba laptop had intermittent sound due to a loose connection or similar. Read that a repair would have cost as much as a new laptop, so took this route instead. Checked a few things by ringing up Startech.com first, then bought sound card here on amazon as it was a lot cheaper. Dead easy to install, just plugged in to USB port, waited two minutes, then plugged in headphones after turning down the volume control on sound card which had been factory-set to maximum (then I turned it back up to max), then went on youtube and listened to Celibidache conducting Bruckner's 6th symphony and could not believe how much better the sound was compared to my onboard sound card; much more balanced, spacious, static-free. Then I tried the bass and treble boosts, both of which were far more subtle than I had expected; sounded great on direct too.How on earth do Startech produce such a great product at such little cost? This little gem gets the ultimate recommendation from me ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb sound quality & amazing value *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 9 May 2019* I was looking for a way to get SPDIF Digital out of my laptop & saw this. Absolutely delighted with this tiny box - sound quality when streaming FLACS matches or surpasses my £2000 Marantz CD transport - Incredible ! And really does work up to 96Khz. Buying another as backup. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it says it does. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 February 2017* Does what is says on the tin. I needed a cheap external device to plug my headphones into as I was getting lots of static and interference from my computers onboard headphone sockets. Using windows ten I was able to simply plug this in and it worked with no setup or drivers to install (this may be different on older versions of windows).Sound quality is far improved with no trace of interference and music on my computer (especially 320kbs files) sound far better.A nice plus is the spdif output on the rear in case I want to add surround sound in the future.Great product so far. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com USB Sound Card w/ SPDIF Digital Audio & Stereo Mic – External Sound Card for Laptop or PC – SPDIF Output (ICUSBAUDIO2D),Black 0.6" x 1.8" - 2 Pack AUX Cable, (6.6ft/2m, Hi-Fi Sound) 3.5mm TRS Auxiliary Audio Cable Nylon Braided Cord Compatible with Car,Home Stereos,Speaker,iPod iPad,Headphones,Sony,Echo Dot,Beats (Grey) - 3.5mm Stereo Jack to 3.5mm Stereo Jack Female to Female Adapter Connector Gold Plated (3 Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/51750148-startech-usb-sound-card-spdif-output-icusbaudio2d](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/51750148-startech-usb-sound-card-spdif-output-icusbaudio2d) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*