KVR Audio

rod_zero · Post by **rod_zero** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:55 am

Uncle E wrote:
rtech1 wrote:A used RME HDSP 9632 PCI will crush most audio interfaces under $300. Great drivers and audio quality.
It'll certainly be excellent for latency, drivers, and stability. Its audio quality may not be up to the level of modern interfaces.

In the $300 low end market?

i really doubt it, specially D/A conversion.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:57 am

rod_zero wrote:In the $300 low end market?

i really doubt it, specially D/A conversion.

The UR22 sounds better than the FireFace 800. I'm guessing it also sounds better than the 9632.

rtech1 · Post by **rtech1** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:54 am

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Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:42 pm

rtech1 wrote:The HDSP 9632 is roughly the same as the babyface and not much different from the AIO either. It would be hard to argue any $300 interface over a babyface or AIO.

I've only tested the FireFace 800 against the FireFace UFX. When compared to a Benchmark DAC1, the FireFace UFX sounds more like it than the FireFace 800 does. The UFX is really the only RME analog interface that I recommend to people. With that said, I agree with you about the Roland, Echo, and Scarlett, those aren't great sounding interfaces. The UR22 sounds better than those.

I've never tested the Komplete Audio 6 but, sound quality aside, the Komplete Elements and Guitar Rig 5 that it now includes makes it a compelling addition to this conversation.

bluerover · Post by **bluerover** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:15 am

Uncle E wrote:
rod_zero wrote:In the $300 low end market?

i really doubt it, specially D/A conversion.
The UR22 sounds better than the FireFace 800. I'm guessing it also sounds better than the 9632.

I haven't commented on this website in years, but after reading this comment I just have to type in laughter ---> ha ha ha haaaaa!

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:23 am

bluerover wrote:I haven't commented on this website in years, but after reading this comment I just have to type in laughter ---> ha ha ha haaaaa!

Let me guess, you actually think the FireFace 800 still holds up? The FireFace UFX sounds much better than any of their previous interfaces and cards.

bluerover · Post by **bluerover** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 2:24 am

The UR22 does not compete with the FIREFACE 800. I haven't looked at the UFX numbers, but I'm sure that RME's recent offering is a bit above the FF800. However, I advise using outboard AD/DA conversion through ADAT optical and utilizing a high-end pre with a built-in quality DI.

RME drivers are the best in the business for PC, and for expandability the FIREFACE 800 and UFX just about have all that you need.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:28 am

bluerover wrote:The UR22 does not compete with the FIREFACE 800.

What is your metric?

Aiynzahev · Post by **Aiynzahev** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:12 am

Can recommend UR28M. I got mine openbox for about $300.

Best audio interface under $300