Originally posted by Frank L. Rosenthal:
Tommy, once you start done this path you will never return!!!
If you setup your system (PC & software) properly including some of the recommended Windows XP tweaks then it will be as reliable as the hardware alternative. If you get a good quality professional soundcard the noise, distortion, dynamic range, etc. will exceed the hardware alternatives. So you see there is nothing holding you back!!!
Darn it, Frank! That's just the kind of encouragement I didn't need!

Tommy