It's fluffing time!
So, I pulled the trigger on this bad boy as I found it in a retail computer store nearby. The unit is incredibly small (>cigarette pack), but packs a big punch. I connected it to my Toshiba and after it loaded the drivers, I was good to go. The first play thru Foobar took a sec, but the Realtek soundcard has been bypassed. So frickin' easy. I also like the fact this sucker can feed external sources as well.
I have paired it with ATH-50's and I am really happy with the results. No worries about the sound, as Bryon mentioned, it is a difference like night and day to the regular laptop setup.
Good find bryonsos.