Seems like no advantage might be the answer.
yeah I come to that conclusion a lot..lol
im more gearhead than player so for home hobby, trying different gear has become the hobby past few years.
pretty much more what you like working with, layouts, display, GUI etc..how many I/O do want or need...
sound between 2021 chips and 2010 chips arent huge to a home studio doing music, noise floors in electronics are not even close to a room noise,
the plugins are so many its paralyzing at times...(which reminds me I bought something and havent even loaded it up)
I thought the UX2 was super entry level until I heard some stuff recorded on it that sounded really good. Ive used the UX8 for years and have at times compared others to it and its either a Zero Gain Beneifti or not as good....
eventually some stuff gets forced into retirement like Firewire, USB 1. and WIndows 98 etc...the graveyard.
but from what I read USB 2.0 handles more than a hobby to pro even needs.
one dude has a RME USB 2.0 that does 32 channels etc...no problem.
converters? converter chips...more miniscule a difference imo.
I bought a MONSTER power conditioner and my LDC mics picked up more noise from its transformers...so its sitting in a pile. not used, no benefit.
DAW are now Unlimited tracks...where does a person upgrade from Unlimited Tracks? lol
I suppose a bigger computer with more RAM and SSD speeds might handle 5000 plugins running at the same time.?
Make me wonder how they did all those great albums without plugins and unlimited tracks and 192khz?