24 /48 here.
I don't think the Scarlett 1st gens supported 96. I thought that was only for the new ones (3rd gens)
I have a 2cnd gen Scarlett 18I8 and I don't get 96 on mine.

Marcel,
 
Since THambrecht has verified that the 2i2 does work at 24/96, there is clearly something wrong with your installation (or unit).
 
You should re-download the latest version of the driver software and then do an uninstall/reinstall (Temporarily disconnect your 2i2 USB connection while you do this).  Wouldn't hurt to reboot your system afterwards.
 
FWIW, I also recommend working at 24/44 (or 48).

JonD
Marcel,
 
Since THambrecht has verified that the 2i2 does work at 24/96, there is clearly something wrong with your installation

Your right. cant believe I never realized this. TBH, I never record anything higher than 48 (always in 24 bit)

Cactus Music
Why 96 hz when your using a el cheepo interface?? What benifit is this> 

I actually think the benefit of a double rate on a cheap interface may be significant because it could give the sound of a better clock - resolve or improve jitter.

There maybe more audible difference on an inexpensive interface than on an expensive one.

I use double rates when I'm recording bands quite often. The number of tracks is fixed and there well be no loop recording which could cause IO to become an issue.

While sonar has the upsampling thing, if you are already at 96, there you go. :-)

Thanks again everyone. I wil try re-downloading the latest driver (I already use it) and uninstall/reinstall the whole thing. Maybe a registry cleanup with CCLeaner could help too. I did a few extra tests. Looks like the issue is more related to 16bits versus 24bits in Sonar Platinum. No problemo in other software such as the free Kontakt or Guitar Rig players

I never use registry cleaners. I think they do more harm than good. When I have concerns, I reinstall Windows.

mcouture1961
Thanks again everyone. I wil try re-downloading the latest driver (I already use it) and uninstall/reinstall the whole thing. Maybe a registry cleanup with CCLeaner could help too. I did a few extra tests. Looks like the issue is more related to 16bits versus 24bits in Sonar Platinum. No problemo in other software such as the free Kontakt or Guitar Rig players

Did you try to setup the sample rate in Windows?

mcouture1961
 Looks like the issue is more related to 16bits versus 24bits in Sonar Platinum.

Is the problem the "Audio Driver Bit Depth" setting in Preferences > Audio > Driver Settings
or
the "Record Bit Depth" in Preferences > File > Audio Data?
 
 

Hi Scook
I am at work right now. Will check that as I get home. Pretty sure I put 24 bits in both settings.

Well, tried prety much everything. Reinstall latest driver, etc. 24bit is OK but sampling rate must be 44.1KHz. No big deal for now. So 24/44.1 it will be.
 
Thanks for all the assistance. This board is simply unbelievable. Just for that I will never switch DAW.