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[NickArcade]

I sent an inquiry using the contact form "Contact Us" on the website a month and a half ago or so. Should I try a private message this time?

 

[amirm]

Any interest?

Thanks but since it is discontinued, let's pass on it.

 

[amirm]

I sent an inquiry using the contact form "Contact Us" on the website a month and a half ago or so. Should I try a private message this time?

Yes, private messages through the forum is much more effective.

 

[a multi universal mistake]

Hey there, complete newbie. I'm planning on snagging the Motu M6, but was unsure of the headphone output impedance and was wondering if I can ship it to you guys for review. Not sure if anyone else has already made a offer.

Kind regards.

 

[fpitas]

A quick and dirty test is loading it with different resistors to get one half voltage output when loaded vs unloaded.

 

[NTK]

Hey there, complete newbie. I'm planning on snagging the Motu M6, but was unsure of the headphone output impedance and was wondering if I can ship it to you guys for review. Not sure if anyone else has already made a offer.

Kind regards.

Welcome to ASR!

Amir has tested the Motu M4. Its HP amp output impedance is <1 ohm. While it was not an M6, but it should give an indication. The problem usually with audio interface HP output is that they are often highly anemic.

 

[a multi universal mistake]

Welcome to ASR!

Amir has tested the Motu M4. Its HP amp output impedance is <1 ohm. While it was not an M6, but it should give an indication. The problem usually with audio interface HP output is that they are often highly anemic.

Isn't there a chance they updated their amps with the M6? I heard they kinda did that with the M2 and M4 around 2021 with their DAC and ADC converters. Pure speculation though.

 

[Sal1950]

Isn't there a chance they updated their amps with the M6?

Sure, anythings possible.
If still interested, sent a PM to Amir to discuss the details of having one dropshipped to him
for review testing.

 

[hernandez]

hello

 

[DonFizzle]

Yes, you read the title right. If you have audio gear that you like to see objectively measured with professional equipment, we (I) may be interested in doing that for you and our readers.

There is so little objective data on equipment today. Even if you are not an "objectivists" it pays to contribute to gathering some data to weed out poorly engineering products of which, there are many. Electronic design and building of audio equipment has become much easier today, allowing so many unqualified people to get in the business and building potentially unsafe and non-performant equipment. It is important for data to show such poor practices. At the same time, there are also superbly designed equipment and they deserve standing out from the crowd and dust of all the other gear.

If you are interested in participating, all you have to do is "start a conversation with me" by clicking on my name/avatar and we can work out the logistics. Typical lead time from when equipment arrives is 4 to 5 weeks. Exceptions can be made which we can address in the conversation.

Note that there is some risk of gear getting lost, damaged, etc. The rate of this thankfully has been as low as 0.1%. Still, if you are concerned, you can use insurance to cover shipping losses (and I can do the same in reverse).

Also note that accommodating shipments from outside the US can be very difficult. Small items can be managed. Larger items, especially if they are low cost, don't make sense to send back and forth.

So let's join hands and work together to create a large and useful library of objective, reliable and repeatable data for users to make good decisions in purchasing audio equipment, and to guide manufacturers to build better products.

Speaking of manufacturers, I am more than happy to see them participate too and indeed a number have. I make no assurance whatsoever of happy outcome should you loan me the equipment. What I can promise is supporting you in troubleshooting problems that are revealed in my testing and review.

Thanks in advance for those of you who participate.

Hi, this is great! Do you have any trusted measuring associates in 'A Land Down Under...'?