[linux-audio-user] Digital connection from Alesis MasterLink to a Linux DAW

[John Ouzts]

Would someone be kind enough to tell me how to connect the IEC 958 Type 1 
balanced AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs of an Alesis MasterLink to a 
Linux DAW with an RME soundcard (not yet purchased)?

Should I buy the HammerFall HDSP 9652 or one of the older cards for use with 
Linux? Which extension cards or external interfaces should I be looking at?

I have a lot of Linux experience but very little digital audio experience. 
Many thanks.

John Ouzts