I finally gave up waiting for M-Audio to release these things so I went with a FT Pro + MP9 bundle to replace my Mbox 2. I was hoping for a shiny new C400 bundle. I am flat-out amazed how much quieter the mic pres are than the Mbox 2. I was hoping for "comparable" but I came out with "superior". I'm sure the new 3rd gen Mboxes sound even better, but money's short and times are hard.
