\"Mad Dog Multimedia\’s Entertainer 7.1 is one of the first discrete sound cards to use VIA\’s mid-range Envy24HT-S audio controller, and it promises to deliver great sound for audio enthusiasts on a budget. I\’ve put an Entertainer through a punishing trifecta of performance, quality, and listening tests to see if it can hold its own against its discrete competition, integrated motherboard audio, and even a high-end alternative. Read on to find out how the Entertainer fares.\"