[linux-audio-user] High channel (>8), pro-quality sound card recommendations?

Hi All, I'm looking for recommendations for a high-quality desktop sound card that has more than 8 analog inputs and outputs. I plan to use this for real-time I/O processing of audio signals with JACK, BruteFIR, and other audio apps. so it has to be well supported in Linux. I need ~10 independent (and externally accessible) analog I/O channels right now, but would like a solution that gives me room to grow. I've heard recommendations for Hammerfall products on this list before as well as syncing multiple ICE1712 cards following instructions here: http://www.sound-man.co.uk/linuxaudio/ice1712multi.html However, I still wanted to ask everyone on this list if there was a clean, works OOTB with what I want to do, internal desktop solution out there. If not, then I'm looking for the next path of least resistance. If further info about my application is needed to properly identify a card, please ask! Thanks in advance for any guidance. Rick