Macbook Air, Firewire and LED Cinema display

Hello,
I want to connect my Saffire Pro 40 (firewire) to my Macbook Air (thunderbolt), but i am unsure
what to do.
I could connect the newly released firewire thunderbolt adapter to the macbook air, but then i
wouldn't be able to connect my LED Cinema Display as the only is one Mini-display port.
Anyone has any tips?
Best regards...Jan

No cheap solution here. The Thunderbolt Display is what you need.
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