The only difference in what you (BruceH) described and what I did myself was this: (1) Connect usb cable to computer and to 0404 and turn on 0404 power switch. (2) Connected 0404 to power. I turned on the power switch after I connected the unit to the power brick. Other than that, I...

First off, I'm hoping I'm making this post in the right place. It was either here or the Computer Audio forum, and I guessed that DIY was the place for DIY help. Apologies in advance if I'm wrong. So after all the great things I hear about the E-Mu 0404, I decide to order one for listening...