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Old 11th June 2009   #2791
soundrage
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Originally Posted by marsnal View Post
Hello--I'm looking for an upgrade to my Saffire Pro10, and the n12 has some very intriguing features. I have spent hours reading this thread and other reviews but still have a couple questions: It was stated earlier in this thread that the n12 has 114db converters, but the specs sheet I found (Yamaha) rates the A/D at 106db (which would be a downgrade from the 110db A/D on my Saffire). Also, preamp gain was said to 84db, but the specs sheet rates it at 60db. Perhaps I'm misreading these specs--any clarification would be appreciated.
Thanks, Dave
Concerning converters check out this thread
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-mu...onverters.html

I don't remenmber talk about 114db, maybe that was the D/A?

Anyhow I use to get hung up on specs and I no longer do because there is more to it than just the dynamic range of the converters that affect sound quality.

I would think you could get good recordings out of the Saffire so the "upgrade" in my mind would be the features like you say.
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