is it worth it?

[xrap03]

i've been having a hard time trying to decide which soundcard i should get. i don't need much, just need to be able to record 1 maybe 2 tracks at a time. i'm recording with soundblaster extigy, acid 4.0 and a b-1 berhinger mic but am planning to upgrade to cubase se and maybe a AT3035 for recording rap and r-n-b vocals. but first i want to get a soundcard to get me started. i was looking into the ap2496 and the ap192. heard both are great. i was really considering to go with the ap2496 cause of the price. but then i read about the ap192 and i'm stuck. i've also considered emu 1212m. but is it worth the extra money to go with recording capabilities of 192kHz? i just want to make good enough LPs and EPs and to be possibly on the radio. i want to be able to purchase a soundcard soon as possible so i would love any opinions. acutally, i have 250 bucks and the 2496 and cubase se are 100 bucks each one, should i go with that and add the extra 50 towards savings or buy the microphone, 1212m or the 192 first or what would you think would be better? thanks for your help

 

[notbradsohner]

recording at 192 will only capture the crappyness of that b-1 better What kind of preamp will you be using. I think the 24/96 will be ok.