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VNVNation · 11th October 2008

Good points JEGG. They are certainly very different! Here's how I sort of see it:

Duet:
+Sound quality (in and out)
+Elegant, simple design
+The Apogee brand
-Only 2in/2out
-Closed system (can't upgrade at later stage)

Ultralite MK3:
+/-Sound quality is an unknown
+Comprehensive routing options
+Expandable
-Paying for DSP effects I probably won't use
-Possibly complex to set up and operate (Cuemix vs Maestro)

If the price difference was more (here in Oz the Duet is $A700 and you can get the Ultralite for about $A850) the Duet would be a done deal.

However, you are spot-on, this is a moot point until someone has a MK3 and can confirm a sonic improvement or not...

11th October 2008	#8
VNVNation Gear Head Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 35 Thread Starter	Good points JEGG. They are certainly very different! Here's how I sort of see it: Duet: +Sound quality (in and out) +Elegant, simple design +The Apogee brand -Only 2in/2out -Closed system (can't upgrade at later stage) Ultralite MK3: +/-Sound quality is an unknown +Comprehensive routing options +Expandable -Paying for DSP effects I probably won't use -Possibly complex to set up and operate (Cuemix vs Maestro) If the price difference was more (here in Oz the Duet is $A700 and you can get the Ultralite for about $A850) the Duet would be a done deal. However, you are spot-on, this is a moot point until someone has a MK3 and can confirm a sonic improvement or not...