[DivineMusic]

i had an hd5 with 3 192i/o's and a 32ch icon... beautiful system, but was it HONESTLY worth the price...NO it wasnt, if i was to get another hd system for a B room i'd get a used icon for under $30k vs buying a new one or get something that actually does something for sound.. like a aws900+

i dont understand why you PT guys are so set on PT isn't overpriced. Fact of the matter it is and dsp wise, it HONESTLY isnt that strong anymore.
a HD6 vs a i7 quad is damn near close powerwise.. take my my macpro 8 core 2.66(feb2009) is more powerful that any HD setup point blank period...
Together with Nuendo and logic i can do whatever i want and never have any draw backs or Dae errors... o and with the uad2 Quad i have plenty of dsp and native power.
Had HD, a major Hd system.. been there done that... Lynx/native is more efficient for me and thats all it comes down to. whats efficient for you and your workflow... i have no idea how ppl work with live.. i can't stand looking at it, but ppl that know how to utilize it well can put something out equivalent to anything done with a HD system

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, i make/made mine after owning an hd accel system and Le system

Macpro (osx or windows)
Your choice of Daw
lynx aurora converters with the aes card
equals under $7000 and more power and flexibility than a $25,000+ Hd setup...
mmmm, presonus studioone is looking better and better lol