Hi ASR,
I've just bought my self a new headphone amp (Aune x7s) and have been looking at which dac to get along with it. Now, since I'm making music myself and have a condenser microphone, the thought of using an audio interface as a dac sprung to mind. Now the issue is that the actual sound quality of the dacs in these aren't really being tested for, it's more of a question of features and adc quality. - Right, so I was thinking that it'd be really cool to get actual measurements of the sound quality of a couple of popular model-series. Examples of the models in question:
Series:
- Focusrite Scarlett - series
- Steinberg UR - series
- Audient iD - series
- Presonus AudioBox-series
Models without series:
- Native instruments komplete audio 6
Beyond testing each SKU against their respective competitor, I find that it begs the question as to whether or not the sound quality changes within each of the product series. Furthermore - which model is the absolute king in audio quality and which is the "sweet-spot" in price to performance.
I hope it's an idea that worthwhile for you to peruse and thank you for making such great and substantial content!
Best regards,
ALMS
I've just bought my self a new headphone amp (Aune x7s) and have been looking at which dac to get along with it. Now, since I'm making music myself and have a condenser microphone, the thought of using an audio interface as a dac sprung to mind. Now the issue is that the actual sound quality of the dacs in these aren't really being tested for, it's more of a question of features and adc quality. - Right, so I was thinking that it'd be really cool to get actual measurements of the sound quality of a couple of popular model-series. Examples of the models in question:
Series:
- Focusrite Scarlett - series
- Steinberg UR - series
- Audient iD - series
- Presonus AudioBox-series
Models without series:
- Native instruments komplete audio 6
Beyond testing each SKU against their respective competitor, I find that it begs the question as to whether or not the sound quality changes within each of the product series. Furthermore - which model is the absolute king in audio quality and which is the "sweet-spot" in price to performance.
I hope it's an idea that worthwhile for you to peruse and thank you for making such great and substantial content!
Best regards,
ALMS