Sorry for an inexperienced user question but here goes... I have a
small home studio with good mics and preamps, but plan on upgrading my
PC and soundcard and AD/DA converters in the near future. I am
starting to research what to get. I have a pretty good idea of what I
want computer wise (PC). I currently Use Cool Edit Pro but will
probably purchase Cubase as my new multi track program.

I currently have a MOTU 2408mkII and want to upgrade. I would like a
card/converter with 4 analog channels and MIDI, but could get by with
two analog channels if expandable. I have good outboard pres, so
don't want anything with pres. I'd like a PCI card rather than
Firewire or ISB. My budget is $1000 up to $3000. I'd also like
something with no latency monitoring capability (I don't use plug-ins
while tracking).

I've been looking at the following:

Apogee
Lavory
RME
Mytek
Lynx

Anyone care to tell me about their experiences with these? Any other
suggestions? Tell me what you like and why if you would be so kind.
Thanks in advance!
Pete