I have had a VS-1680 for around 4 years, and it was a good system, but
I think it is time to move on. I am not very happy with the A/D
converters, and the preamps make me want to throw it out the window.
Plus, I am sick of looking at the little screen.

I have been doing my homework on PT, Cubase, Nuendo, the Tascan SX-1,
but want to know if anyone out there has any particular advice to pick
one over the other, or to stay away from one or the other.

I primarily am going to use this to record myself and local
artists/small bands. The style of music will probably be guitar
based.