Prism Orpheus vs DAD AX24

Schizzo · 9th June 2009

Hello,

what of this two should I take?
I get a good deal on the DAD AX24 with
2 ins and 4 outs. For MIDI I would go with
the RME HDSPe AES.

The Orpheus is all in one but the DAD
converters are the top of top notch?

Thanks, Schizzo

OurDarkness · 9th June 2009

I would probably get the AX-24 but it depends on a lot of factors that you don't mention.

Where are you getting your unit from, if I may ask?

DSD_Mastering · 10th June 2009

I would definitely get the DAD AX24. You can upgrade as funds will allow. You can even get it with 8 mic pre's with we think are awesome!

Regards,

klaukholm · 10th June 2009

I would consider current and future support.
Prism is a solid business with an excellent track record.

ISedlacek · 10th June 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schizzo

Hello,
but the DAD
converters are the top of top notch?

They are excellent, but Forssell MADC-2 is sounding yet better (more clear, deep, detailed, natural). I have both here side by side ... and use primarily MADC-2. The new MDAC-2 should come very soon, should it be sounding as great the AD, it would be a dream DA then

Shaman · 19th June 2009

Yesterday I did a shootout between digi 192, DAD, Prism ADA8XR and Radar ADA.
While the DAD sounded very good and natural the prism had a tiny bit faster transient response as well as more depth and detail.
Talking about nuances here really.

IMHO the prism is the best converter I ever heard.
Order placed.

Not shure if the orpheus sounds as good as its big brother.

GYang · 20th June 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaman

Not shure if the orpheus sounds as good as its big brother.

Some claim it's up to it, if not nuance better

, but both are not my favs as number one choice.

klaukholm · 20th June 2009

I must agree on the Prism, it is also worth noting that it is a company that will be around for a while, while certain other companies died a half death this year and have major issues with their production line.

If your unit dies on you, Prism will be there with a loaner while they repair your unit.

Schizzo · 26th March 2011

And the Mytek 8x192?
Lets say Mytek 8x192 vs DAD AX-24.
Is the DAD better? A hair or more?
And, and, and,...

priko · 28th March 2011

go Forssell

Shaman · 28th March 2011

The two years which passed since this thread started
brought a big improvement in converter quality.

The new avid hd i/o is even better than the top of the range
prism at a fraction of the price.
Great times !

9th June 2009	#1
Schizzo Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Salzburg Posts: 180 Thread Starter	Prism Orpheus vs DAD AX24 Hello, what of this two should I take? I get a good deal on the DAD AX24 with 2 ins and 4 outs. For MIDI I would go with the RME HDSPe AES. The Orpheus is all in one but the DAD converters are the top of top notch? Thanks, Schizzo

10th June 2009	#3
DSD_Mastering Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,799	I would definitely get the DAD AX24. You can upgrade as funds will allow. You can even get it with 8 mic pre's with we think are awesome! Regards, __________________ Bruce A. Brown Puget Sound Studios *Seattle, Washington*

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OurDarkness Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Posts: 2,671	I would probably get the AX-24 but it depends on a lot of factors that you don't mention. Where are you getting your unit from, if I may ask?

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klaukholm Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: EU Posts: 2,431	I would consider current and future support. Prism is a solid business with an excellent track record.

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Shaman Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,695	Yesterday I did a shootout between digi 192, DAD, Prism ADA8XR and Radar ADA. While the DAD sounded very good and natural the prism had a tiny bit faster transient response as well as more depth and detail. Talking about nuances here really. IMHO the prism is the best converter I ever heard. Order placed. Not shure if the orpheus sounds as good as its big brother.

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klaukholm Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: EU Posts: 2,431	I must agree on the Prism, it is also worth noting that it is a company that will be around for a while, while certain other companies died a half death this year and have major issues with their production line. If your unit dies on you, Prism will be there with a loaner while they repair your unit.

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Schizzo Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Salzburg Posts: 180 Thread Starter	And the Mytek 8x192? Lets say Mytek 8x192 vs DAD AX-24. Is the DAD better? A hair or more? And, and, and,...

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priko Gear addict Joined: Jul 2009 Location: France Posts: 345	go Forssell