Next incremental audio interace upgrade: worth it?

[sfrandys]

Hi New to this group, but not to recording....
I have a Presonus Firebox (Firewire - $300.00) that is fed by an M-audio DMP3 preamp. Very reliable and I think sounds decent. Doing recording one instrument at a time (vocals, virtual drums, acoustic-electric-bass). Would the overall sound quality be improved if I jumped up to an interface in the $800.00 range? No specific brands as of yet, but in general will I get a better sound if I'm in that price range? Does a more expensive unit convert audio to digital (and vise-versa) better than a cheaper unit?
thanks Randy....

 

[Jim Lad]

Interesting question, Randy.
I'd check out the reviews for whichever unit you decide on, then come back here and ask again.

 

[Vinnydude]

Mybe so, maybe not.

My advice would be to spend the 800 on some better monitors, that would indeed help with your mixing.

 

[sfrandys]

upgrade soud card

Thanks for the suggestions. Since I've posted I've looked at several and am most serious about the Lynx AES16e. So if it's an AES16e, would that make a difference in the quality of sound?
As far as monitors, I have some Tapco which I like. They retail for around $650.00.

thanks again
Randy