I'm looking into soundcards, open to opinions on cards that are bit-perfect and can be run either PCI or USB. 24 bit isn't that important because I will be using a DAT, same for 96 SR.
Some cards I have noticed from minimal searching:
m-audio Audiophile 2496, Audiophile USB and Delta Dio 2496, Lucid PCI24, Ego Systems Audioterminal 010, Ego Systems Waveterminal U24.
I'm just going to be transferring DATs, and I don't see HD recorder transfers happening within a year. Any opinions and experiences are welcome. I just want something that will get the job done right.