M-Audio Delta 44 vs. Audiophile 2496

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Can anyone tell me why I should go with the Delta 44 over the 2496? Is there a significant difference in quality? Ease of use? Flexibility?

I was going to get the 44, but I noticed that it doesn't have SPDIF or MIDI connections. I could use the SPDIF with my J-Station and the MIDI could come in handy to add some strings or keys or something.

Is there any card that I am missing that is in between the price range of these 2 that offers the best of both worlds?
 
Thats why I like my audiophile....sp/dif's for my J-station and midi connects.
The 44 will have more inputs though.
If you want the best of both worlds, the RME multiface is an outstanding unit, but cost around $750-$850
Of course a delta 1010 would be nice too
 
the delta 1010lt would give you the analog inputs (8in/8out) plus s/pdif plus 2 preamps...$249
 
Smath said:
Where can I get the 1010 for $249?!?!?!?!?

Please advise.
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Gidge posted that link in another thread somewhere in the forum. search thru and see if you can find it....or maybe he will get back to this thread and post it for ya.
 
Smath said:
Can anyone tell me why I should go with the Delta 44 over the 2496? Is there a significant difference in quality? Ease of use? Flexibility?

I was going to get the 44, but I noticed that it doesn't have SPDIF or MIDI connections. I could use the SPDIF with my J-Station and the MIDI could come in handy to add some strings or keys or something.

Is there any card that I am missing that is in between the price range of these 2 that offers the best of both worlds?
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Delta 44 have 4 inputs/outputs (balanced + 4db) in external box, but no midi and
no SPDIF (Delta 66 has SPDIF). Question is, do you need 4 ins/outs or is
stereo in/out RCA enough? There's no significant difference in quality,
Audiophile 2496 even have better AD/DA 4528 converters. I think
audio quality is in same level, Audiophile noise level maybe bit better.
 
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