Looking best external USB2/FW for Record Play: up 24bit/96-192khz (iMac G5)

As an audiophile, I'm trying to find the best external USB 2 or firwire device for connection to my high end audio system so that I can convert a number of records, few cassettes. Also any recommendations for the best software ? I would spend up to $4-500 if it was really needed.
I also have a number of LaserDiscs to covert to DVD and/or audio CD or audio files.
iGriffin products seem too basic and the M-Audio products seem to have a lot bad review.
Anyone using the Edirol FA-66 ??
The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX is exactly what I want but it is not mac compatible.
I am not sure what forum to list this in -- but any leads or help would be appreciated.
Thanks
AL
iMac G5 2.1 Ghz, 20", 2.5 GB Ram, iSight, Dual Layer Superdrive   Mac OS X (10.4.2)   PowerBook G3 500 Pismo (2000), 1GB RAM; 60gb 7200rpm; eMac 1Ghz G4

I bought an intermediate digital 8mm cancorder on eBay for $200 or so. A Sony DCR-TRV340. Sony's built-in analog-digital converter let me put my analog tapes into camera, and provided me with digital output. Once I had digital output from a camera, I had digital input for the iMovie App. I no longer needed the vastly poor stand-alone analog-digital converters in the marketplace (Dazzle, for one), that were freezing the iMovie program from the get-go. Although I received NO replies to my question, I managed to solve this one with a little catching-up technological-wise.

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