Fire Wire Audio Devices (M-Audio, MOTU etc) - Problems

This problem is discussed already. But only in connection with Bootcamp.
Apparently, there is a problem with the new FW Controllers uses in newer Apple models. Opposed to the traditional Texas Instruments controller, the new one create problems with FW audio devices. There is a big discussion on the RME page on that (without conclusive result, however). But I think the problem is more general and needs to be addressed:
Here is my problem: New Macbook pro, my M-Audio FW 1814 worked at the beginning )only garage band= with the beta version of the OS X 10. 5 driver, but than failed. Updated driver of m-audio )released end of april, did not help. My apple seems to recognize the external device, the software mixer shows movements, but there is no sound whatsoever coming in or out. Same with MIDI.
My question: Did apple give any statement on the problem? A lot of customers buy apple for making music, after all.
Cheers,
P

Yes, if you setup an aggregate device in the Audio Midi setup of your Mac combining the two FW devices. Open the Device editor->press "new device"->name it->choose the available devices in the menue below->hit ok/done/"fertig" (in german)->select this new device in Logic preferences as your Audio device

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