Best interface for home studio

I need the best interface for my macbook pro.....garage band.....thunderbolt......two in is enough

i certainly would not buy a used audio interface. you are asking for trouble. not worth the hassle or the doubt. expecially with some interent dealers offering 3 and 4 year waranty's - why would you want a used option?!? you will only regret it i am sure.
the m-audio profire 2626 is a good choice in my opinion at that price.
if you cant stretch that far then the m-audio profire 610 ia also a good choice - obviously limited in the ins and out though. there is also the M-audio fasttrack pro. worth looking at.
also look at the Alesis i/o range. on paper the i/o 26 is absolutely mint. i have just heard that the quality is questionable.

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