[sonicpalace]

Hi all, I just purchased a refurbed 6 core Mac Pro 5,1 with Firewire 800. It's replacing a Windows 7 PC with a MOTU 2408 MK II and a MOTU 424 PIC (not pcie) card for my studios B room.

The mac only takes PCIE and the MOTU PCIE cards are around $300.
At this point I'm looking at other options in the Firewire range.
I have plenty of pre options via the API 500 rack and I also have an Aphex Channel master that I've been using digitally through the Motu with good results.
This setup is for the B room to record vocals, guitar and podcasts so 8 channel is a must.
What are some options for an 8 channel firewire card with digital I/O for around the $500 range that works great with Pro Tools?

I've been looking at the Digi 003 rack, what else do you recommend that I take a look at on the second hand market?
TIA