That was probably MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn) which is based in Massachusetts if memory serves. I just upgraded to a MOTU interface and it's good kit.
Creative apparently did some less-than-desirable things in their heyday but I was a fanboy of theirs because of their Zen and Nomad series of MP3 players. They were arguably superior to the iPod line in virtually every respect but got no recognition, i.e. a perfect combo for the technically-inclined hipster cynic that I was in my teenage years :-P
Doh! Of course! MOTU is where I was confused. Like I said, things get fuzzy.
I remember the Nomads being the defacto standard device, until iPod. I was always surprised that they stuck around for as long and new versions as it did.
Creative apparently did some less-than-desirable things in their heyday but I was a fanboy of theirs because of their Zen and Nomad series of MP3 players. They were arguably superior to the iPod line in virtually every respect but got no recognition, i.e. a perfect combo for the technically-inclined hipster cynic that I was in my teenage years :-P