Well, I am probably going to go with the first one you posted. It is very inexpensive and the reviews are amazing for it.
One more quick question FileSpnr, since it seems you know about this stuff. How do the plugs work from the back U-Control? I know this is probably a really dumb question, but I am new to this. There is the input and output, do they plug into the back of the speakers &/or the computer? The reason I ask is because I have a Logitech sound system. It does not have any input or output ports in the back. It has 1 cord that goes straight into the computer.
If I do have to plug this into the back of the speakers, I will look into getting a new sound set up & then buying this.