I get 32 tracks with LE. I use the DA7's converters. The sound is great. Some of the bands I work with are getting signed, some are national acts already, others are selling tons of their CDs, and still others are getting airplay. And... I made 50K using LE (001) and a mac in 10 months. It is a pretty good joke! I guess everything is relative. I have Nuendo, DP, Logic, Samplitude, Vegas, etc., but PT for me is the best for the way I like to work. The HD systems are very expensive, but I just wanted to chime in on the above quote. Even Nuendo is $1,300 before hardware and computer costs. Cheers!