Hi, Im still rocking the HDSP9652 in my main desktop (mixing) system, ive had it for about 13 years and seen windows xp, windows 7, windows 8.1 and currently windows 10, it was my first Rme purchase, and it has never once ever caused me a problem, its deigned and built so well, and still supported after all this time, Ive had no need to replace it, I dont believe there is a standard PCI card out there that can better it.
It will be a sad day when im forced to upgrade to a pci express based system (if the motherboard dies), but I believe the HDSP9652 will live forever. (i'd not even hesitate to purchase the equivalent PCI express RME card)
This has inspired confidence in many other RME products which ive purchased for my mobile recording/mixing needs (Babyface, UFX & ARC & Octamic XTC)
You know when you buy RME that its solid quality & will be supported for a LONG time.
Cheers
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