Cheers for feedback peeps

So - buy a new soundcard, and buy a proper mackie/soundcraft desk?

Currently running a m-audio 4/4, was thinking that this magic box would give me 10/10 and a better external mixer than my tapco piece of shit, but if its false economy I'll give it a miss.

Tend to do mixdowns internally as well, wanted a new desk to give me more control over mic's, synths, and outboard.

Anyone got any pointers on a new 10/10 soundcard?