Booda
Master of the Obvious
In the budget range of Converters ($800-$1200) how can there be such certainty that brand X are better than Y? I read so many recommendations, but for the most part, they come from people who have only experience w/ maybe 2 . (Sblaster and a 1010) Most people here are working on shoestring budgets... trying to get more for less. So how do people know that Lynx Two will get better results than RME? & both of these will be better than a 1010? We can't exactly go to GC and Record/mix/master on several units and then "let our ears be the guide". I'm guilty too... I've told friends to get RME or Lynx w/ out ever hearing one... based on what I've read here and else where.
Dynamic Range?
I've read this is the spec to gauge the quality of the converter. & S/N. If this is true... then a Aardvark & a 1010 should be right up there w/ a RME.?. But we say this is not true.
1010- AD109 DA108
Aardvark- AD100 DA110
RME Multface- AD105 DA112
Tascam FW-1884- AD104 DA106
Lynx 2- ADDA 117
What I'm getting at... I have a Aark 24/96 and am looking to expand. Converters are my main concern. RME Muliface had been my 1st choice. The Lynx Two-C just doesn't seem as expandable or have the options. I want 8 ins w/ the option to have 8 more via ADAT Light pipe or AES/EBU (still not exactly sure what that is).
The new Tascam FW-1884 http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--TASFW1884 is the unit on top of my list now but I can't find much info on the Converters except they are something like Frontier Tango & the specs... ad104 da106. The Pres are supposed to be pretty decent... I wonder if they could compete w/ the RNP or are they more like a DMP3? I also like the interface controller.
The Tascam and RME both have about the same features but the T- has 4 MIDI i/o, 8 Pres, and a Controller. If the Converters are comparable thats what I'd get. Or the RME w/ some Pres (Sytek, JLM, RNP, Sebatron, TLA 5001, OSA) ect. I also plan on getting a Joe Meek for 1 channel of different color (VC1Q, VC6Q).
I know the RME is a no brainer... great track record.
If the FW-1884 compares sonically I'd like to give it a shot.
What do you think? Any Suggestions?
Thanks,
B.
Dynamic Range?
I've read this is the spec to gauge the quality of the converter. & S/N. If this is true... then a Aardvark & a 1010 should be right up there w/ a RME.?. But we say this is not true.
1010- AD109 DA108
Aardvark- AD100 DA110
RME Multface- AD105 DA112
Tascam FW-1884- AD104 DA106
Lynx 2- ADDA 117
What I'm getting at... I have a Aark 24/96 and am looking to expand. Converters are my main concern. RME Muliface had been my 1st choice. The Lynx Two-C just doesn't seem as expandable or have the options. I want 8 ins w/ the option to have 8 more via ADAT Light pipe or AES/EBU (still not exactly sure what that is).
The new Tascam FW-1884 http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--TASFW1884 is the unit on top of my list now but I can't find much info on the Converters except they are something like Frontier Tango & the specs... ad104 da106. The Pres are supposed to be pretty decent... I wonder if they could compete w/ the RNP or are they more like a DMP3? I also like the interface controller.
The Tascam and RME both have about the same features but the T- has 4 MIDI i/o, 8 Pres, and a Controller. If the Converters are comparable thats what I'd get. Or the RME w/ some Pres (Sytek, JLM, RNP, Sebatron, TLA 5001, OSA) ect. I also plan on getting a Joe Meek for 1 channel of different color (VC1Q, VC6Q).
I know the RME is a no brainer... great track record.
If the FW-1884 compares sonically I'd like to give it a shot.
What do you think? Any Suggestions?
Thanks,
B.