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Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« on: February 16, 2016, 02:53:25 pm »
I'm currently using a motu 828 MKII but since I do not use all the channels at all and could do with a 2/4 channel i'm thinking about selling this unit, plus the fact that the unit is already on the market for + 8 years and by now I'm sure even the "budget" interfaces of from 400 to 800 euro will beat the motu in sound quality.

I already checked a few options but I'm unable to decide, which interface would really be a big improvement over the  motu.

Should be windows compatible.

Any suggestions?

- The RME babyface pro is not an option. I read that the sound quality is not that good compared to others in the same price range.
- Steinberg audio interfaces are not bad rated from what I read, but can't drive a 600ohm headphone properly.
- Metric Halo ULN-2 is for sure the best out there, but it cost a lot.

Thinking about the Tascam UH-7000...

I could mod the motu by black lion, but I think it would be cheaper in my case to sell the unit and buy a new one.

What other options do you guys suggest to me?
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2016, 04:22:35 pm »
I like Focusrites. :)

...also about interface sound quality. 4 years back I took M-Audio Fast Track Pro (definitely not a fancy card) and recorded it's output by it's input. Inverted the result and summed it digitally with the original ... and to my surprise it cancelled itself perfectly. That makes me wonder what does it really mean to have a fancy card? DSP aside. How do you technically define good or bad D/A or A/D? Sample frequency fluctuation is only thing I can think of.
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2016, 05:22:31 pm »
I compared my motu with a  apogee Rosetta 200 and the sound opened up so much more. The sound over my monitors improved a lot,  so in my ears it does matter.

The quality of the components does matter for output on monitors. Motu is not using superb quality for it I read.
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2016, 08:53:49 pm »
Quote from: Ferio on February 16, 2016, 05:22:31 pm
I compared my motu with a  apogee Rosetta 200 and the sound opened up so much more. The sound over my monitors improved a lot,  so in my ears it does matter.

The quality of the components does matter for output on monitors. Motu is not using superb quality for it I read.
...and you're probably right. On the other hand I know I'm prone to placebo effect, especally when I've paid a lot of money for something. Thus the testing. Not saying it's your case too, though. Just pointing out.

...also internal clock stability might play a big role in this too. My test might have been "wrong" as I recorded the thing in a same device. It's probable that AD and DA were driven by the same clock, effectively canceling any effect timing inconsistency might have.
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 05:52:30 pm »
Quote from: FarleyCZ on February 16, 2016, 08:53:49 pm

On the other hand I know I'm prone to placebo effect, especally when I've paid a lot of money for something. Thus the testing. Not saying it's your case too, though. Just pointing out.


Funny that you mention this.

During my search for a new unit I found several voting topics of what is the best DAC etc.

For example in one topic of a few a guy uploaded two samples called sample A and sample B. One of the unit cost 3000 euro's while the other cost around 750 euro. He let the vote run for about a month and 73% voted for sample A. During the voting there were a lot of replies and between them professional audio mastering engineers who do jobs for (big) artists. Anyway as far as I could tell they all voted for sample A and writing that this is the most expensive unit as it's more transparant and better highs etc.

After a month the guy closed the poll and said that sample A was the unit of 750 euro.

A lot of people were in shock..

Anyway.. I'm now deciding between Tascam UH-7000 or the Audient ID22.

I was thinking about SPL Crimson too but I read more negative about it than with above two.
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2016, 09:02:11 am »
Bought the Audient ID22. From what I read it's the best overall and sounds really really. Reviews say that the unit can easy be sold for twice the price for the quality they deliver.

Darn mail has been delayed a day, so now I'm getting the unit on monday.. grr
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2016, 01:06:49 pm »
Seems nice. I like big volume buttons. :D
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2016, 09:22:22 am »
Quote from: FarleyCZ on February 22, 2016, 01:06:49 pm
Seems nice. I like big volume buttons. :D

Should get the interface today after a few days of delay by the post.. /sigh

Anyway, there's so many good reviews about this interface that I really cannot go wrong with them. ;)
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2016, 07:31:42 pm »
OK.. so I just got the Audient ID22 by post.

I first listened a the bryan kearney remix of U by Gareth Emery by the motu card and then switched to the Audient.

and...

Holy *$&$ what a ... WHAT A difference! Seriously.. two different worlds! I'm in shock.

It feels like my dynaudio BM5A MKII really and I mean REALLY came alive with the Audient ID22. It's like the motu plays inside a box and the Audient is not. The Audient is so clear & transparant.

I remember there was a topic on here if one should by an audio interface or not.. Definitely yes! Get the Audient ID14 or ID22!!!
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2016, 08:08:09 pm »
Quote from: Ferio on February 23, 2016, 07:31:42 pm
OK.. so I just got the Audient ID22 by post.

I first listened a the bryan kearney remix of U by Gareth Emery by the motu card and then switched to the Audient.

and...

Holy *$&$ what a ... WHAT A difference! Seriously.. two different worlds! I'm in shock.

It feels like my dynaudio BM5A MKII really and I mean REALLY came alive with the Audient ID22. It's like the motu plays inside a box and the Audient is not. The Audient is so clear & transparant.

I remember there was a topic on here if one should by an audio interface or not.. Definitely yes! Get the Audient ID14 or ID22!!!

Thanks for posting your thoughts. I'm looking to upgrade soon from my Fast Track Pro and will consider these interfaces.
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Re: Audio interface for Dynaudio BM5A MKII + Beyerdynamic DT-880 600ohm
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2016, 03:17:01 pm »
Quote from: Devout on March 01, 2016, 08:08:09 pm
Quote from: Ferio on February 23, 2016, 07:31:42 pm
OK.. so I just got the Audient ID22 by post.

I first listened a the bryan kearney remix of U by Gareth Emery by the motu card and then switched to the Audient.

and...

Holy *$&$ what a ... WHAT A difference! Seriously.. two different worlds! I'm in shock.

It feels like my dynaudio BM5A MKII really and I mean REALLY came alive with the Audient ID22. It's like the motu plays inside a box and the Audient is not. The Audient is so clear & transparant.

I remember there was a topic on here if one should by an audio interface or not.. Definitely yes! Get the Audient ID14 or ID22!!!

Thanks for posting your thoughts. I'm looking to upgrade soon from my Fast Track Pro and will consider these interfaces.

You won't regret the choice with the ID22. Everytime I turn on my dynaudio's I'm surpised how good they really sound now.

Audient said they only use the best quality components that are also in +1500 euro audio interfaces. They can easy price this interface at 800 euro minimum as it beats all others around that price. :-)

It's the best buy I did in a long time.
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