> thats not a very fair comparison. USB2.0 is the "new USB", FW800 is the > "new FW" :) but FW is also a better protocol, which means its easier to > get close the theoretical maximum than it is with USB. > Fair enough, given USB2.0 and FW400 in most of laptops. And UA-101 is a USB2 device (though, has no driver support yet) Anyway, I'm interested in practical applications, not a theoretical ones. > if you were in the US, i could offer you the best prices on RME gear > (i'm a dealer), but with a european location, thats not likely. > Thank you, Paul. I also know where the linux drivers come from ;) Dmitry.