jean-benoit
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the evo 8 seems to have everything i need and is very portable. does somebody know how it compares to the Motu (sound, latency)?
Hello all. First post here and I apologize if this is in the wrong forum. How does the Motu M2 compare to the Tossing E30 as a DAC?
I am new to all of this and currently have a Sennheiser HD 6XX with a Topping L30 but no DAC or ADC.
I don't have a need for additional inputs, just the desire to have a great DAC and a good input for a future XLR MIC.
As a beginner, If I get the M2 will I later wish I had gotten the E30? Thanks.
You can read Amir's reviews on E30.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-e30-dac-review.12119/
DAC wise: Considering E30 is a dedicated DAC and just a tad cheaper than the M2 (Full Interface), it is expected that the E30 outperforms the M2 as a DAC, as it does. At 2Vrms the Topping is a little cleaner than the Motu (and at higher frequencies too), but the Motu also delivers +5vrms, which helps in dynamic range (but a small difference aswell).
Now, both DAC performances are beyond human hearing discerning, so in the end it doesn't matter much.
Your L30 is far better that Motu's headphone amp. Not that Motu amp is bad, it is great, but the L30 is just ludicrous.
Do you need the Mic/Inst inputs? Do you need the pre-amps? Do you need the phantom power? Do you need the MIDI routing? If yes, the Motu is the answer. If not, it is up to you.
However, I went to read the old spec sheet for my Konnekt 6 here and it states at the bottom of the pdf:
Headphone Output:
Power @ 40 Ohm Load: 200 mW
Power @ 600 Ohm Load: 93 mW
Am i missing something here or did this oldie just happen to have a very powerful headphone out? It's making me second guess the upgrade. Using HD600's.
Hello! M4 has similar TRS plugs like the Scarlett, so you can reuse existing balanced TRS to XLR cables you already have.I just got a Motu M4 coming from a Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen. I do understand the front inputs are TRS mono and not stereo? I cannot make it work as stereo.
At 2 o'clock volume knob, Scarlett might have an output volume a bit higher than M4, but this is due to a different way of controlling the volume (M4 is having digital volume). What's important is that both interfaces can output more than 4 V RMS, so you should be able to correctly drive your Adams.And secondly and more important, while driving my Adam T8V, the focusrite seems to have more power than the Motu, which is a bit annoying.. any ideas? I can barely loud enough when I crank the volume all up playing music from windows (yes the windows master volume is 100).
In this case the inputs on the front are TRS balanced mono, not unbalanced stereo.BTW, TS = mono, while TRS = stereo. However, double check if the TRS plugs are plugged-in till the max., without last 1 or 2 mm left unplugged.
Hello! M4 has similar TRS plugs like the Scarlett, so you can reuse existing balanced TRS to XLR cables you already have.
BTW, TS = mono, while TRS = stereo. However, double check if the TRS plugs are plugged-in till the max., without last 1 or 2 mm left unplugged.
At 2 o'clock volume knob, Scarlett might have an output volume a bit higher than M4, but this is due to a different way of controlling the volume (M4 is having digital volume). What's important is that both interfaces can output more than 4 V RMS, so you should be able to correctly drive your Adams.
@Damian Good day!
Are you using balanced TRS output on Motu M4 connected to your Adam T8V? I see the T8V accepts XLR input. This should help with getting the most volume.
Those are also TRS balanced mono.I'll have to use the back line inputs.