Whats the best Audio Interface to use with Logic and MacBook Pro?

Thanks but I already figured it out, or rather B&H did for me. Firstly, to use the SSL with a DAW you'll need to use the Extreme "PCIe card" which neither notebooks or iMacs accomodate. So unless I want to dish out an additional $1,500 for an RME laptop interface (with built in PCIe card) for this interface i'm shoot out of luck, boo! I was really looking foreward to that set up.

However, to answer my own question (and save a couple hundred bucks) you simply can't beat Apogee's Ensemble, which is built specifically for Mac. Much simpler - no drivers needed, and I actually understand the specs, 16 channels, and 4 of which even have transparent mic preamps. And its only $200 more than the Rosetta (only 2 channels, and nothing but converters - no preamps).

The main thing I also wanted was to have as least components as possible going into Logic. I already passed my "gear collecting phase," and the more I added the worst it sounded. I was already forewarned of such results, but when your a newbe like I was I guess you have to find out for yourself. So I'll be getting rid of my Line 6 POD X3 Pro; dbx 1066; Presonus Eureka; Aphex 204; and 8821 Sonic Maximizer ( I already got rid of the 11-Rack, good riddence!

And replacing them all with an Avalon 737 - anything that sounds that good over YouTube has gotta kill - and the guy from B&H said "thats one SWEET set up!" Of course every body knows Apogee and Avalon are no brainers (if you've got the patience to save up for the good stuff) but I'm more of a best kept secret type of guy (or try to be) however this time I don't mind conforming. Taylored quality and simplicity...Perfect...what more can a guy (or girl) ask for (now if I can only get my hands on some Vienna Symphonic Orchestra Software to pick up the slack where Logic is lacking.)

I just want to stop with the learning every new gadget nonesense already and get back to being a musician again.

PS How do I switch this topic to the Logic forum? I'm sure it will be more helpful to others there.

No No No, turns out the ensamble is grossly outdated, top of the heep now is it's big brother, the Apogee Symphony I/O. It even blows the Apollo away, and is splitting hairs with the $4,000 Orpheus. Keep in mind the Symphony I/O can come in several configurations. There are two open module slots on the back, for installing the actual input and output assembly. There are various models depending on format and needs at various prices. Just the Symphony I/O casing (no modules) will run about $1,500 to $1,700, and you can either buy the modules seperately, varying from around $1,000 to $5,000 depending on number of in & outs and preamps, etc., or buy it with a module of your choice already installed.

There are even some places (Like Sweetwater) that have it with the really affordable module (2 channels, no preamps) for $2,000. That's one sweet deal, and I don't see why you cant just upgraed, if even needed, sometime down the line as the occassion may call for. Personally, I don't require a lot of I/Os, and I'll much rather invest in a real quality Preamp --like the Neve 1037LB series-- Turns out the Avalon I mentioned *****, except for talking or rapping, which is pretty much the same thing. It's funny how much one can learn in a short time, look back, and even feel embarrassed at what he was once led to believe.