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Originally Posted by zappa  @Andrew B.
It is my understanding that the MOTU devices (828mk2, Traveller, Ultralite) all use the same type AKM ADA converters as the RME FF400/800.
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zappa,
Does this mean that the MOTU Ultralite will perform as well as the fireface 400 w.r.t. A/D/A ?
I currently own PreSonus Firebox but need 8 analog outputs. Am looking for better A/D/A (mic pres are not important in my applications). So, I could
1. buy fireface 400
2. buy MOTU Ultralite (cheaper and maybe similar performance)
3. buy a second firebox (cheapest solution. This will only work if I can use both Firebox at the same time to get 8 analog outputs).
4. Buy a D/A converter to convert the existing SPDIF output from Firebox to the 4th pair of analog outs.
I have not heard the Ultralite nor the Fireface 400. Are they really worth the money? I think the Firebox is a great performer for the price ($299).
Does the Ultralite sound about 2x as good as Firebox (as the price suggests)?
For that matter, does the Fireface 400 sound 3x better? I am mainly digitizing my vinyl at 24-bit/44.1KHz.
Comments?? Suggestions??
Thanks in advance,
-vagabond