Sorry about the double post...this site is getting so slow as to be unusable lately. Tried to delete the post but couldn't get on the BB. Oh well
I use an m-audio delta66 + omni sound card, very impressed with it. Plus a s/blaster Plat. Live! just for the front mounted midi connector. When I get my new puter I'll buy a Quattro which means that I can then connect that to the puter using the USB port and then supplement the quattro with the omni. My k/board is USB as well, so no problem there
As you say, hurry up Mr Santa!