So it's settled, I'm getting the Scarlett 18i6 this week...

Just got a reply from Focusrite after sending them my system specs and DAW software details. They say there are no known compatibility issues with the device, drivers or software/plugins and my system or X1. I'm PUMPED!

@John... Well I haven't been able to really set up the rig to play around with it for the past week (super busy with other stuff) so I've just been here trying absorb as much knowledge and watching what other users problems are. With your help and the help of others here I think I should at the very least be able to get through the tutorials and record some simple tracks. Thanks guys... and thanks to Cakewalk and Focusrite for having impeccable customer service.

That's what I like to hear. I do intend on maybe buying something a little fancier down the road but I'd like to know I can use this current set up for years to come if need be. Also if the Scarlett ends up kicking extreme ass I might just get the octo pre thingy and not bother with anything else.

I'll definitely let you guys know how it's working out. I won't really be able to give any real comparisons though as this will be the first modern i/o on this system.

Nice. Definitely getting excited. Wish I had it NAOW!!! ;-)

From what I understand there have been a lot of fixes. I don't have the box in hand yet though so I can't comment on latency. How long ago did you hear this? You may be experiencing the hesitance I was. I've heard the concerns and looked around and contacted FR themselves and I have been assuaged of those fears. BUT... as I said I don't have the box in hand. I'll let you all know how it works out.

I have had a Scarlett 18i6 for almost a year with no problems whatsoever. I love mine

 
Where do you typically have your latency set, and at what CPU load (on average)?   I'm trying to gauge how the 18i6 performs in the 50-70% CPU range.   I'm currently running an older Q9300 2.5GHz Quad Core, but I imagine the CPU/latency performance wouldn't be drastically different.    I hope.  

I have mine set, most times at 5 ms, but it will work comfortably lower at 3 ms.

 
That's pretty decent, thanks.  Can you remain at that latency while your CPU (at least the first one) is in the 50-70% range?
 

Thanks, Benny Bear, I appreciate the additional info.   You're running a more powerful machine - I7 2.93GHz vs. Q9300 2.5GHz - but comfortably running 5ms at 48% CPU seems OK to me.
 

Indeed. If there is one thing I'm getting good at is sniffing out the best gear on a ghetto budget. ;-p

Hey, millzy. I gotta wait until next week to order it (no cash right now). I'd say barring any catastrophes I'll have it hooked up and running in a couple of weeks. Kind of anti climactic I know but it's pretty much a done deal at this point. Will definitely let you guys know. Cheers!