Well thanks for the feedback. Normally I would just buy it ans feel it out, if it fails for me, back it goes. But, for a (currently) unnecessary upgrade to an i7 from a high end quad core is not worth it. I’ll probable get the MOTU unit which i can use with my current machine, and its i7 replacement whenever that comes about. The Pro is a 5-6 year old and I was looking for something newer..