Just on a whim yesterday, I got to looking at DSD converters as a lot of hi-resolution downloads are headed that way (along with 24/192). I've been listening to 24/96 downloads through my Focusrite converters (a Pro24 and a Scarlett 2i2) and also digitized some of my albums through them. But with costs coming down, I thought I'd poke around. Came upon this gem, even though it's not DSD:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UH7000
Street price is normally $600, down from list at $800. At the $400 sale price, it looked like a no-brainer for a 24/192 converter. No affiliation, yada, yada, other than as a satisfied customer over the years. Am expecting delivery tomorrow and will let you know how it stacks up against my Focusrites. This review from TapeOp makes me think it's going to be an improvement:
http://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/103/uh-7000-mic-preamp-usb-interface/
If you have a system that can delineate the differences between vinyl, tape, CD and hi-resolution digital, this could be the bargain of the century. I'll find out tomorrow night but in the meantime, I thought I'd tip folks to the deal.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UH7000
Street price is normally $600, down from list at $800. At the $400 sale price, it looked like a no-brainer for a 24/192 converter. No affiliation, yada, yada, other than as a satisfied customer over the years. Am expecting delivery tomorrow and will let you know how it stacks up against my Focusrites. This review from TapeOp makes me think it's going to be an improvement:
http://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/103/uh-7000-mic-preamp-usb-interface/
If you have a system that can delineate the differences between vinyl, tape, CD and hi-resolution digital, this could be the bargain of the century. I'll find out tomorrow night but in the meantime, I thought I'd tip folks to the deal.