Latency - with a twist

[sarcazm]

So, I use a PODxt for recording gtr via USB, then monitor via Echo soundcard, but the latency is all over the shop.

The example in the manual assumes you are using the same soundcard for the input and output of the signals, but this is not the case here.

I can assign the PODxt as the input and lower the latency to under 10 secs, but there is still a noticable lag (recording) and the playback timing is off.

Suggestions appreciated to figure out the compensation.

Note: the same problem also applies when I output my laptop audio card into my Echo (for recording stand alone soft synths for example).

Thx

[sarcazm]

no one else have a similar setup??