That's one heck of deal even if they are 18bit.

Good luck.

I suspect the 5500HC is 24/96 (I think they all are but don't hold me to it)

I suspect the vertical 5500's are not despite what the seller is saying. You cannot tell by serial number that they were upgraded I don't believe.

Should have kept it quiet, now everyone knows smile

The guy is crazy selling it all together where he could easily ship smaller components.

- Fiddler (IMHO)

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