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

Hey,

Love the amount of info in this group.

I am an x ASR-10 owner/x-mc808 owner. I have been out of the loop 
for a couple of years (since the introduction of the XL and MP) but 
am now ready for another go @ the electronic music scene.

???

I loved my ASR-10 (DAMN i sold it) and i remember the ROLAND MC-808 
(i think that's what i owned) as being OK but really fragile. So 
much so that I had to be without it for a couple weeks after i 
bought it because it crashed hard!

I am concidering on purchasing the XL-7.
Should I wait a few months for the next best ENSONIQ-EMU toy or let 
the XL be a part of my set up for years to come and wish that I had 
waited a couple more months?

My main concern is (back up of course) getting the audio to my PC
(winXP) and burning it to cdr for others to hear.

MAudio Audiophile 2496 
Is this a good bet or should I go the PCI card route?

Any info whould be welcome.

Thank you and NicE gROup