1 Topic by m:o (edited by m:o 2016-07-04 10:51:47)

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Topic: RME ADI8-DS worth in 2016 ?!

Hi
i`m in need to expand my analog i/o on my Fireface UFX. While 8 would be enough - 16 would be quite future proof.
In search for a good option, i got an offer for a perfectly cared for RME ADI8 DS for 450€. As RME is my go to Soundcard option for 15 years now, this seems quite interesting. But i'm unsure if the quality of the conversion and latency of such an old unit holds up to the quality of my UFX. Alternatives could be a ferrofish A16, which doubles the i/o's für 700€ with same/better conversion quality.

Is any of you having the combo UFX + Adi8 DS ? what is a good price for an ADi8 DS nowadays? is the ferrofish the better alternative?

thx and best
mo

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Re: RME ADI8-DS worth in 2016 ?!

The Ferrofish A16 does not match any of the ADI-8 DS specs. What makes you think it is comparable or even better?

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Matthias Carstens
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