I use a TASCAM DA-3000 which I think is the best under 1K ADC on the market these days.  I'll upload a comparison for you since I just got a 2i2 the other day to do measurements with.  (TASCAM is SD/CF based doesn't do USB)

Fremer did an ADC shootout a while back with samples:  (unfortunately no TASCAM)
http://www.analogplanet.com/content/analog-digital-converter-shootout-which-sounds-best

Follow up with the big reveal is here:
http://www.analogplanet.com/content/analog-digital-converter-files-identified-converters-profiled

On the subject of cleaning, has anyone ever tried those zerostat gun thingies? I'm actually kinda interested in that for the labs if it works.

I had one when the first came out in the 1970s, and when I went back to vinyl I bought another one. I have no idea whether it makes an audible difference, but it's been part of my ritual for 40 years ...

Yes, I would LOVE it if Schiit went after the pro and home recording market with an ADC product.  I think that segment is really ripe for a high value for money entry.

I think it would be smart for Schiit to focus on vinyl ripping home users with an ADC, maybe even do a combo with a Phono preamp like the PS Audio, but you know, good. Though I understand that they are generally philosophically opposed to all-in-one devices. Something like a bargain Ayre QA-9 would be great.

The pros are going to want loads of channels, XLR/TRS combo jacks, mic preamps etc, and that really doesn't serve the home market very well.