Yeah, about the RME analog expansion boards (AEB), both the 8 output and input boards carry stereo signals though single 1/4 inch i/o jacks. In other words, if you want to connect your 8 output AEB board to your monitor speakers directly (assuming your monitors allow 1/4 inputs), you have to take a single 1/4 connector that plugs into your RME card, and then splits the signal into 2 1/4 inch jacks that would plug into your speakers. Bullsh*t! Haha, but seriously, that's gotta put a strain on sound quality.

Any thoughts on the subject? I WAS going to get the 8 output, but I think I'll just get the 4 output board instead (I don't think it does the stereo split thing like the 8 output does).

Oh yeah, here's the links to the info:
1. 8/4 output boards C-Port
2. 8/4 input boards C-Port