System Upgrade advice needed

[sonicolonic]

@Havoc: Ok, that's what I figured. Some resources were vague in that SPDIF isn't limited by channel or resolution, but no one ever mentioned anything more than stereo.

@toddz: Focusrite Sapphire Pro line is my other option, but I have a hard time arguing with RME for the direction I want to go. I'm going to search out an original Multiface to save a few bucks, but I'm pretty sure I'll be investing in their gear until I can go full out pro quality. It just makes sense in terms of compatability, reliability, quality, support, and expandability. From what I can tell, for Linux users, they're unmatched. I haven't run across many "HDSP didn't work for x" posts when searching, so that's a good sign. AND people don't seem to be selling them... which is also a good sign, though bad for me. I briefly looked at Edirol, but for whatever reason didn't find a suitable solution that I was happy with.

~mumbles

[autostatic]

Just got a mail from the guitarist of my band, he uses SPDIF to send out the monitoring channels of his 2nd Saffire Pro to the 1st Saffire Pro. And I know close to nothing about SPDIF too so in this case I'm just the messenger unfortunately.

[sonicolonic]

Actually, that's very helpful. Sounds like the way to do it if TotalMix isn't any help there. I'll look into that if I need it in the future.

~mumbles