FAst Track ULtra USB quality vs PCI and other?

[jrgrv]

Hi

Ive just bought an M Audio fast track ultra. Also in the computer is an Audiophile 2496

My perception is that the quality of the fast Track is very slightly less than the 2496 sound card - sounds marginally dead compared to it?

Is this likley to be the case - or is it some set up issue

If I bought something like a Motu 8PRe USB interface or MOtu 828 USB is the quality likley to sound better than the 2496 PCI soundcard?

Or is PCI better and would I be better off buying a high quality PCI soundcard?

Objective is to get at least 6 in/outs to enable multitrack simultaneous recording

Thanks - JRGRV