Originally Posted by BIG JIM MERRILEES
Here is a link for the type of thing I would buy. It can be customised to your specs. Note the interface can be built in so it is plug and play AND ALL COMPONENTS ARE MATCHED AND PRO INSTALLED.

http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std/sku=daw_pc



I am not keen on connecting controllers or cards etc via USB.


Those specs certainly look good to me Jim.

The USB route seems to be the appropriate route to go for my proposed set-up.

Now I'm anxious to get back to making music and put technology in its proper place (a necessary evil).

Best, John