Decent, simple audio interface / external soundcard?

Question

I'm currently during the week at one place (A) and during the weekend at another (B) and have to take my soundcard with me so I can use my surround system + headset at place A and my headset at place B. Now I've decided to look into getting a secondary sound card / audio interface for place B and am asking for recommendations here.

Mandatory requirements:

• Must feature at least one 6.3mm / 3.5mm audio jack input
• Must feature at least one 6.3mm / 3.5mm audio jack headphone output
• Must use USB for power-supply and data connection to the computer
• Must suppport Windows (10)
• Must feature decent quality of the involved audio components
• Must be able to feed 80 Ohm headphones
• Must feature at least 48kHz / 16 bit sampling
• Must stay below 100€ in price, there's no problem at all if the price is around 50€

Optional requirements:

• May feature excellent quality of the involved audio components
• Should feature a 192kHz / 24 bit sampling rate
• Should be as cheap as possible, but may trade better quality / sampling rates against a higher price

Answer 1

The focusrite 2i2 has what you need. Here is a link that has the full specs, but some of the relevant ones are:

Front panel

• 2x line/mic/instrument combination inputs high quality XLR / 1/4" TRS Jack
• Combo 2x Line/Instrument switches
• 2x Gain knobs
• 2x Gain halo signal indicators 48V Phantom power switch Direct monitor switch
• Large monitor level dial
• USB Connection LED indicator
• Headphone output - 1/4" TRS Jack
• Headphone level knob

Rear panel

• 2 balanced monitor outputs 1/4" TRS Jack
• USB 2.0 Port
• Kensington Lock slot

Digital Performance: Supported rates 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz

Dimensions (H x W x D) 45 x 175 x 100mm / 1.77 x 6.88 x 3.93"

Weight 580g / 20.45oz

I regret not saving up for the 2i4, so you may want to consider that. But overall, I have been very happy with my 2i2, plus I must say, their customer service is excellent. Hope this helps!