Maybe this is old news that I missed, but it looks like RME is doing it right. 56 channel unit. 24-bit, 192KHz, 4 mic pre's, 2 ADAT, S800 1394b with 1394 hub. http://www.rme-audio.com/english/firewire/ff800.htm This would make a really nice using for someone to build a remote recording around. Too bad that there isn't more going on with 1394-based audio under Linux. This unit and Ardour would be fun... - Mark