AVB NETWORK QUESTION

[mikeharper]

Hello:
I have a nice simple set up 2 PCs. PC-1 which is a DP DAW with a Motu 8A via usb. And PC-2 a sample slave. and several hardware MIDI devices.
In this setup. The 8A requires a usb3 or TB connection to the PC.
I want to move the PC's into a new IT closest about 25+feet away.
I can run extended usb cables with repeaters for daw connections to my MIDI devices (never did this with audio sounds risky).
Or can I run the 8A as a standalone ( without usb or TB) and AVB back to another AVB device at the PC
to another avb card.
Issue here is I don't see a AVB card that has just I/O to a PC without spending money on analog I/0
I dont need.
If i leave my 8A at my desktop where it interfaces with analog gear How would I AVB back to the PC?? Is there a AVB interface anywhere just to get into a pc?
Thanks in advanced!

[CharlzS]

Maybe an 8D in the closet. Still has I/O, but appears to be the least expensive option. The digital I/O may come in handy down the line. I was investigating AVB and was surprised the were no AVB native drivers for PCs. Most PCs (maybe none) don't ship with a compatible AVB ethernet chipset like the Macs do. But even with Macs, MOTU discourages direct AVB audio connection for stability issues. I need to replace a few things and still on the fence here.

[mikeharper]

yep thanks . I reaserched it all night couldn't find any 3rd party I/O probaly do the digital.