From what I've read from users, the C600 is a fine entry-level interface. Probably no better or worse than a Saffire. Those of us who balk at paying 4 figures for an interface have a lot of choices of the same basic quality in different packages. I think they all do the trick. But James is absolutely right when he says "If you want something reliable then RME is probably your best choice."

Well, it was too much for me too...but then again, after about five years of digital recording, I'm on my fourth interface.

Presonus Firebox - Worked great...sold it when I saw a deal that would get me a comparable interface along with Cubase Studio 4.

Yamaha GO46 - Worked great until it didn't.

TC Electronics Konnekt24 - Worked even better until it didn't.

Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 - Works great!

I guess you get my point...sometimes I feel like Charlie Brown and I buy interfaces from Lucy with the football. The trouble with saving twice as much money is that its easy to lose the resolve to spend it all on one truly high-quality piece. But I've ended up spending more money over time on these little pro-sumer timebombs. But yeah, I did it with eyes wide open every time...these days, they all sound good enough to create broadcast quality recordings. Good luck!

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