Going to buy LE7. Can anyone recommend an interface?

Hello. I was using a windows PC with a free version of Cubase and the tascam US-122. I am wanting to get a whole new outfit now. The Tascam US-122 seems a little on the cheap side, not exactly sure why, maybe it's awesome I don't know but I want a new interface w/ firewire 400 at least. I was thinking of LE7. I have plenty of mics and monitors so I just need these two things. I would be using the recording outfit on my imac g5 (ambient light sensor) and/or a MB or MBP. Any recommendations? I will use all this to record very nuanced multi track acoustic folkish music (both studio and live), and an occasional live piano or small mixed ensemble in a classical recital hall.

I am willing to spend $500.00 on a unit if I must but I would prefer to spend around $300.00. I should've already mentioned this but I'd like at least 3 or 4 phantom powered mic inputs. My tascam unit only had 2 and I always felt that I could get a way better sound on an acoustic guitar with 1 more mic. 1 mic at the nut, 1 somewhere between the bridge and the 12th fret and 1 out in the room somewhere. Not sure why but that seems like it would be ideal. Anyway, like I said I would love to only spend $300 but if there is nothing for that price then I will go up to $500. Thanks a million for the replies so far!

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