delta 44...best option?

[lacmackenzie]

hey all,

after a couple years of trudging along with my apex 415 to art tube mp to maudio 2496, I've upgraded the pre to an A designs Pacifica. I need some A/D conversion to tie me over until I can get the apogee, benchmark, etc.

I need at least two balanced ins (preferrably XLR, TRS will do) and I know nothing cheap is gonna do the A designs justice but I can't swing another grand right now for pro quality A/D conversion.

I keep coming back to the Delta 44. Is this the best option at this price point?

thanks guys

adam

 

[metalhead28]

I don't think it would be any better than the 2496, it just has a breakout box.

 

[lacmackenzie]

yeah, its just that I need the pair of balanced ins. I can't run a stereo pre into the 24/96

 

[lacmackenzie]

http://cgi.ebay.com/M-Audio-Delta-4...ryZ41784QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

this guy is selling just the breakout box of his delta 44. I wonder if that would work with my 2496? I don't see why not.

 

[Bulls Hit]

I doubt if that would work with the 2496. The 44 pci card connects to the breakout box via a d-sub connection which the 2496 doesn't have.

I would just buy a complete 44 if I were you, either new or second hand. You'll have no trouble selling it again when you want to upgrade

 

[omtayslick]

The audiophile 192 is newer, and reputed to have better converters than the 24/96 and the delta 44. It also has TRS balanced inputs.

 

[lacmackenzie]

I doubt if that would work with the 2496.

..too bad, oh well. I guess its the Delta 44 or the 192.


hey thanks guys

adam