Motu or PreSonus ?

[longofest]

Now some more books to peruse, as the MOTU 828 MkII comes with a big book. The cat will be happy as she can fall asleep on my lap while studying.

One thing I like about MOTU. They don't skimp on printed documentation, so you have a physical book to reference while your computer screens are filled with your tracks and

I am now going out to make a purchase of my own, and I do indeed think I will stick with the 8pre, though I am still a little lured by Presonus' rebate offer for the FireStudio Project (and its lower price point). I don't necessarily need the digital I/O... I need high quality A/D converting (96k is good though, don't need HD).

 

[wailingmilk]

The great debate

They both are quite similar. What bothers me somewhat is that the MOTU 8pre came out in 2006, and the firestudio a year later. I just wish the two companies had something newer to offer in the same price range (the firestudio Tube is the latest, but a little out of my price range at $800).

MOTU really seems to have a better reputation for support. Another thing to consider is that MOTU has a 2 year warranty whereas Presonus only has a one year warranty.

I go back and forth about which to buy.
Here is a question: I have a friend who is selling two MOTU Travelers. I believe he wants $500 for each of them. What do you think of this? the Traveler is even older than the 8pre (came out in 2005, I think). For a little more you could have the extra inputs and (I assume) the newer preamps in the 8pre. Is this a good deal? Is there something amazing about the MOTU Traveler that still makes it worth $500 at this point? I know it has a stellar reputation. Let me know what you think.
At least today, I'm leaning towards the MOTU 8pre.

Best,
W.