Im basically trying to replace my audio interface and hp amp with a single unit.
It has to have 2 line-ins, XLR balanced outs to active monitors and a 4.4mm very good hp amp (most important parameter).
Additionally, if I could get on-device EQs for each output thatd be perfect.
And separate volume settings for hp and line out without having to switch anything or fiddle with the menus.
Just set up once and forget.
The advantage of audio interfaces is that they can do all of those (maybe not the EQ on cheaper models), but the disadvantage is that they dont have a 4.4mm and the hp amp on them is rudimentary at best.
Ive been looking at some models like the Topping DX5 II, Luxsin X9 or D&A Alpha Pro, but none of them has all the features it seems. Out of these, the X9 seems the closest but Im not sure if it supports simultaneous output to hp and line out or simultaneous active EQs without needing to switch. I want to get rid of EQ APO and Windows resampling.
It has to have 2 line-ins, XLR balanced outs to active monitors and a 4.4mm very good hp amp (most important parameter).
Additionally, if I could get on-device EQs for each output thatd be perfect.
And separate volume settings for hp and line out without having to switch anything or fiddle with the menus.
Just set up once and forget.
The advantage of audio interfaces is that they can do all of those (maybe not the EQ on cheaper models), but the disadvantage is that they dont have a 4.4mm and the hp amp on them is rudimentary at best.
Ive been looking at some models like the Topping DX5 II, Luxsin X9 or D&A Alpha Pro, but none of them has all the features it seems. Out of these, the X9 seems the closest but Im not sure if it supports simultaneous output to hp and line out or simultaneous active EQs without needing to switch. I want to get rid of EQ APO and Windows resampling.