Analog to Digital Converter with S/PDIF

[hotwatertim72]

I currently have a firepod and was considering buying another one to daisy-chain them. After considering my options, I was wondering if I would be able to buy some kind of analog to digital coverter with just analog ins and an S/PDIF out. I would like to be able to buy some different preamps and use those along with the firepod's included 8. I'm not sure if they make this sort of thing, but everything is being made nowadays. Also, I don't really wanna spend more than 500 dollars. Can you guys help me out?

 

[cstockdale]

ART Di/o
http://www.artroch.com/products.asp?id=36&cat=3&type=81
straight D/A or D/A conversion for S/PDIF

TC Electronics M300
http://www.tcelectronic.com/m300TC Electronics M300
multi fx unit with full bypass that can be used strictly for A/D or D/A conversion S/PDIF

well under $500

 

[fraserhutch]

Kurzweil Rumour: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Rumour/

Truly excellent convertors, and excellent effects as well.

 

[xstatic]

You could look into a used Lucid AD2496, and maybe even a used Benchmark.

 

[hotwatertim72]

You guys are awesome, i'm gonna look into all these suggestions. Also, is there anything with any more inputs? Maybe 2, 3, or 4?
One more question, I'm using Cubase LE with my firepod. When the converter is plugged into my firepod and I've got the clock source set for S/PDIF, will Cubase recognize each track seperately coming in?