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Originally Posted by MBTC
I have the Saffire Pro 24 which I guess is similar to the Scarlett 18i20 except FireWire instead of USB and less mic preamps (and lower cost, I think the Saffire Pro 40 would be more of a Firewire equivalent in cost and features).
Overall I have nothing but good things to say about it, only thing I would do differently if buying right now is opt for the DSP version because its not much more in cost. As you know I don't have a lot of hardware to connect so the Pro 24 might not be an option for you.
I ended up with both the audio interface and monitors I have (M-Audio BX-8 ) mostly after seeing a friend's good experience with same setup. He creates some insanely clean mixes, doing some tricky stuff with vocals and acoustic instruments too, so I figured I couldn't go too wrong, plus the setup was relatively cost effective compared to other options.
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You are correct as Novation/Focusrite state the new Scarlett 18i20 **is** the USB equiv. of the Pro 24 and excellent preamps and DAC. USA pricing is $499. but I can get it for about $50. less from zzsounds but kind of rather wait until it's in-stock at Sweetwater because although they are in my neighboring State, they are only an hour North of where my parents and brother's family lives and they have an excellent return/customer service/extended warranty. I also would not have to pay sales tax if I ordered from them online/phone and free ship UPS. FYI--our politicians are attempting to make it a requirement for ALL online sales to be taxed by each respective State's rate...meanwhile huge companies such as Apple and G.E. get out of BILLIONS in Fed taxes--legally! Sorry, another rant for another place!
Matter-in-fact a person whom I have been writing back and forth had the Pro 24 until a fateful day playing out without a power conditioner and the club's house electrics fried both his laptop and his Pro 24. Needless to say he recommended to me what I already have been doing in using Furman power conditioners as pretty inexpensive insurance since Furman will replace fried gear you have registered with warranty...meaning they would not have such a generous warranty if they were not shy of bullet proof
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Thanks for your input as I thought you had posted your use of Focusrite and your contentment with them!!