I currently use MBOX (Pro Tools) and was gonna upgrade to a dIGI 002 Rack system (I have quite a few recording outboard gear) untill I discovered and ordered the EMU 1820M:
http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?maincategory=754&category=754&product=2211
This definately blows away the Digi002. Read the specs. For the price...it's a steal. I also ordered the EMU Emulator X software:
http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?product=2213&category=631&maincategory=631
In other news: I got rid of my boogie (Triaxis, 2:Ninety) rack system (But kept my rectifier cabs) and Got the Marshall MF350 (Mode 4) head.
I started learning guitar because of Randy Rhoads..but Yngwie J. Malmsteen is my biggest influence.