toneport compared to this?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Lexicon-Alpha-USB-Audio-Interface?sku=245507

anyone use this lexicon..it's cheaper

I just received my Lexicon Lamda - a step or to up from the Alpha - and I also own GuitarPort, which is similar to the Toneport except it doesn't have the XLR input. I bought the Lamda mainly because I wanted the XLR and a few other inputs.

Main difference between the Toneport and Alpha would appear to be modelling. Toneport comes with all kinds of guitar amp and stomp box models. Alpha on the other hand comes with Cubase, so you get a sequencer and all the effects that come with one of those. I guess it comes down to what you're going to use it for. If you are practicing and want some nice modelling, get Toneport. If you want to record and don't already have a sequencer, get Alpha...

Cheesehead hit in on the nose. I happen to love the modeling on toneports. Its a lot of fun and makes lat night practicing really easy. But if you HATE the idea of modeling and all you want to do is mic your amp and get it into the computer, the Line6 thing is probably not what you want. The reason being, to record anything, the toneport insists you go through the Gearbox modeling software first before your recording software. You can easily turn off the modeling in the software and run your dry sound on through to your recording software, but the modeling software is still loaded and running and using up a little of your resources. For that reason, the Lexicon is more a direct solution if you know you don't want the modeling software.

The Line6 box is less of a standalone sound interface and more about being part interface and part pod. But having said that, you can still run anything into its inputs and recording with the modeling turned off. And, if you plan on recording a miced amp, the toneport comes with preamp models to use. I haven't used them in this way yet, but they might be a great addition. I ended up being surprised and impressed with it. I was looking for a recording device. I didn't need a modeler. I saw the modeling as a slight extra, but not a big deal. Now I find its an important feature to me and would not hesitate to get it again.

But I don't have the Lexicon device or use Cubase, so I can't comment on it. But it seems a decent enough device and is priced very good. I'm sure either one will work out well for you.