Gilvalion2

Have you seen this guy?

Amiga 500 with 512 kb extra memory bumping it up to a megabyte of memory! Technically an Amiga 1000. Now I have 32768 times that in my computer, hmmm.. That was mine, but my father had some random computer with green text screen way back in 88, I wrote "game" with basic on it.

Buy these: http://www.amazon.com/KRK-RP5G3-NA-Generation-Powered-Monitor/dp/B00FX7MMRO/ref=pd_cp_MI_0 Just your budget, and some of the best speakers for that price Also consider these: http://www.amazon.com/PreSonus-Nearfield-Studio-Monitor-Stands/dp/B00CQBMDZQ/ref=pd_cp_MI_0 Both of the pairs have amplifiers in them, consider them like the audioengine, but better.

The AKAI connects via USB, no need for I/O. So yes you can use it just by itself To OP: Buy Beyer Dynamic dt770, great Bass. Doing electronic music bass is important and you learn how to mix with them after some use. For cheap DAC/external soundcard Molten Music TEchnology recommends the Native Instruments soundcard.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KompAudio6/

I like the front facing speakers, the design and the prospect of a free phone!