Peter as you pointed out in your post, it's difficult to keep up with the market offerings as they change so rapidly.

It might be best to offer a guide based on questions as to what the beginner has interest in, and leave model specifics out of it.

For example, Sweetwater's excellent guide: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/audio-interface-buying-guide/

I currently run a Focusrite 18i8, but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner.

Specifics for IO are what's most important in my opinion.

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