Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

Hi all
Im thinking about going down the PC multitrack recording route, as 
space has become an issue with my large soundtracs analogue mixer.
Ive seen the Audiotrak MAYA 1010 PCI Audio Interface for very cheap 
money as its been discontinued.
Has anyone got any experience with this card / breakout box?
Any other min 8 input interfaces out there worth getting involved in?
Guess the motu 828 mkll's are great but thats around £450..
Cheers guys
Gonz