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I think lots of people would be interested in your opinion and measurement findings. Please elaborate in a video with your personal experience with both devices.

@@portwill Go Watch ASR he mesures every DAC with an apx555 ( 30k$ ). When you listen to 2 dac except if one is really badly engineered or if one uses distortion on purpose to color the sound, ( eg r2r or tubes ) which you wouldn’t want for mastering, you can’t tell the difference in a proper blind test because you are listening with many biais ( money in line ) that make you more attentive thus hearing more details ( in short but it’s more complex ) it’s been studied extensively, your brain doesn’t always show you what’s real, if you do mixing or mastering you should already know about about the psychoacoustic field, but it’d actually way deeper, the correlation between price and performance of DAC was evaluated around 0.9%, mainly because there was a big technology step up in the last 10 years ( not only with DAC but with most technology in general ) but also cause there is a market of audiophile who would buy overpriced things without knowing anything about how they work. Most of what a DAC has to do is reproduce the sound with the less distortion and noise possible, and the most linear frequency response, and that is measurable with the right tools, we can mesure way more than we can hear, apx555 hardware can mesure 1mhz frequency.

@@AaezZzze I get where you are coming from. This is not an "audiophile" equipment, it is meant to to be used in a studio as ADDA. In that regard there is not many that can do rountrip recording with de facto same results after many loop cycles (that has little to do with your distortion measurements that are anyway houndreds of times lower than any transducers). RME, although is a fantastic company and produces great DACs is far from this performance. You can argue all day, please do your own recording with RME and with Prism and check degradation per recording cycle and come back with your results. There are quite a lot you and I don't know about psychoacoustics as the field of science is constantly finding newer and newer evidence against what we thought was common knowledge (like nothing makes a difference above 20kHz). The goal of this equipment is to provide an accurate conversion in and out. In that regard if you actually do listen to them side-by-side you will certainly hear a difference that is not marginal. I mean, you don't need to measure if the bass is detailed or not, you should be able to hear it. If you don't, then nothing to worry about, get the one that is cheaper. My kind suggestion to you is to not listen to anyone (including me) and do your own research instead of coming to conclusions based on what you read somewhere.

@@portwill I was talking about your comment on the DA part only not AD. Listening side by side induces many biais which are studied since many years, I encourage you to read those studies because those products were made using science not listening test subjects to human flaws which aren’t even following a serious blinded protocol. Your hears and your brain are connected together, and they adapt to what they receive, you probably know this when tou have to make EQ decisions you should close your eyes. When you want to compare DACS by hear you can’t do it alone or you will want to like the more expensive one more thus hear more from it.

@@AaezZzze I’m not here to argue with you. I know mixing and mastering and have been learning about this since 20 years so I’m well aware of where you are coming from. At this point we can agree to disagree, I’m gonna keep my Lyra and enjoy it, you keep your RME and enjoy it ;)

@@Nedvio prism is a small company and they don’t invest too heavily into their software. RME is known for their drivers, Prism is known for their conversion. I ended up using an RME digiface as a centerhub and brain for the studio and use Lyra as ADDA & headphone amp. It is amazing and the Digiface costs very little tbh

@@portwill Thanks for the quick answer. In another of your videos I saw this setup. Your main workstation is a Mac. But I guess as the centerpiece is RME, then this setup works both on Mac and Windows. So Mac is just your preference? Now to the solution: its basically RME Digiface connected to the Mac/PC via USB, then connect Lyra to RME via ADAT, then speakers and headphones connected to Lyra (yes you also have a optical switch, but I am just generally talking about the logic behind the setup). And within TotalMix you set the audio to go to Lyra? Something like this? By the way, I was surpised you use M50x. Not that these are bad, but they dont seem in the same ballpark as the Lyra. I own a pair of M50x, but I mainly use Sennheiser HD 650.

@@Nedvio you are correct, that’s it. Mac is only preference. About the headphone: I like the M50X but I know it’s not high-end. I really am not a fan of headphones tbh. I just needed something to get the job done, every critical listening I do is on the Adams. However, if I were to spend money on it I would probably buy Audeze or something similar but I could never justify the price for what I need.

Nvm I found the setting in this vid ofc haha

@@kaceres9058 Hello! I would look for a 4 output device like Motu M4. Or Scarlett 2i4 or 4i4 (forgot which one they sell now). This way you have options later and can use two inputs.

@@portwill for the speakers i know the way... but for the specific subwoofer i dont know how to connect it, because it only has only one RCA as an intput

@@kaceres9058 the Motu M4 has RCA outputs on Line 3-4 so you can use those to hookup any subwoofer. Then output 1-2 will be for your monitors. Easy ;)

@@HugoBechstein amazing! I’m happy to hear that you like it. How would you describe the difference in sound?

@@portwillI would recommend RME to anyone since it’s reliable, Totalmix is such a fantastic tool and I never had the slightest problem with my Fireface UC in like 10 years. The Atlas on the other hand represents the higher refinement in sound quality. The preamps are impressive as well as de converters and everything else. The Audio Control app looks simple compared to Totalmix and not only that, British thinking is different so the user will have to understand this soundcard from a different point of view. In short, this is a top notch device that I’ll keep in my studio for many many years.

@@portwillI come from a Fireface UC. RME in general is super reliable, Totalmix is just brilliant, but the Atlas sounds magnificent. The moment something sounds through it, you know you are in front of a real beast. It plays in the same league as the finest gear -such as a good old Neve, an LA2A and things like that. This is Heaven in terms of sound quality.

I haven't unfortunately. That was on my list before I bought the Prism, however I didn't need many of its features and did like the idea of having the mic pres and added features in the Prism. I think Lynx's only option for a smaller home studio would be the Halo but that again lack most features I really needed.

@@portwill Try the Aurora. They use it in Lucasarts studio (skywalker ranch) so it has top converters. And it's driver is rock solid 3rd place in TAFKAT's latency list on gearspace(gearslutz). Just behind RME's AIO Pro, and HDSPe.

Indeed. And lots of companies choose cheap resistors (like a fuse) because they produce to a pricepoint too. This is why you see huge differences in the power supply design in high-end gear (along with that tiny little wire or the lack thereof).

@@portwill if you understand electronics you understand.

Hey! It’s pine wood

I opted for a Digiface USB and use the Lyra for AD/DA. Best of both worlds ;)

Hi! I don't have an Orpheus, so I can't really help there

Pointless comment. I just read the other comments.

Never heard of Audience before, but I’m glad they worked out for you!

Yes Sir! They made a huge difference in my preamp and I settled on Hi-Fi Tuning Supremes for the most part. It’s a hit and miss when it comes to how much difference they make in a certain component. Nowdays I just have a stock of cheap ceramic fuses of all kinds and if they make a clear difference and I like the particular component, I will buy the Supreme fuse(s) for it.

There is a noticable difference, yes. I do have another video on my channel specifically about this.

@@portwill thank you for your answer, will check your video out :)

I will cry myself to sleep

Don’t! If you can’t hear the difference, you don’t have good enough hearing (it happens) OR you have weak components/room in which case it’s a waste of money.

@@portwill both points! In a blind test even those who pretend to hear the difference will fail , it is proven! But again if that investment makes you feel better and your music improves of those feelings, then ok im not against! But for 0.1% improvements i don’t think it’s worth it!

I believe the plastic transparent thingy is exactly for that, to be able to align the cleaning brush while replacing it. So yes, that should be it

I have used it a lot since and have never needed to empty it. It pretty much dries up in a day if you don't clean 100 records every day. The most I cleaned in a sitting was 20 records.

Hey! I think you’re gonna love the UFX if you decide on it. If you need that little something you could also use RME digiface and the Prism only as an AD/DA (via Adat Optical) - this is what I ended up doing. I would also check the Merging Tech interfaces. I don’t have experience with them but in theory they bring the best in performance and sound. Hope this helps

@@portwill Thanks for the insight! I’ll check those out today and see what I think. I’d consider the digiface prism combo since I was only looking at it for conversion quality anyways. Much appreciated and thanks for the response!

Turning on/off with a power strip or you ment standby with the button on the device?

@portwill in both case never got any pops.....the only sound from lyra that I got is when I switch the sample rate

But something relate to inside switch on the box

Hey Eddie! I use outputs 1-2 for the mains and then I use the line level input (symmetrical Jack) for inputs 1-2. I do not have phase issues as the signal going out for processing is on outputs 3-4 and that is not sent to the speaker outs. I hope I understood your question well.

By the time it gets to your home most of the noise is below what your household items and connected gear produces. Your own equipments pollute your signal the most. Also if you watch the video I talk about the importance of shielding too. Also, I talk about how electric cables are not like water pipes and indeed whats behind a circuit matters.

I’m glad you like it. The Pangea cables are used for hifi currently as I have my old Focal system in another house. Those are fantastic cables but I started building my own for my studio. I still need to make lots of cables but eventually will get there.

This is the one: www.groove3.com/products/Pro-Tools-Explained

That is a very good question and I would love to try that out.. I would believe there are slight differences only. I personally prefer the Resor a LOT but it would be nice to make a comparison with some outboard preamps too

@@portwill yeah it sounds amazing as is .

Thank you

Have decide to sell the pre amp and replace it with a quantum fuse from synergistic . They are amazing

No

Yeah I read it somewhere. The older I get the more I question what “better” is really. In terms of micro-details I have a feeling it may outperform RME but in overall functionality, drivers and price you can hardly get better than RME.

@@portwill Thank You for your advice.

I also use the Burl ADC and DAC for two channels or 1.

@@marc8vino if you have Burl I would not bother with Prism, hahha :)

Thank you 🙏

Thank you 🙏

Well yes but much less problematic. I switched to Mac btw and its definitely better, smoother experience

How’s this thing compared to the mt48?

@@waves7300 I never had a chance to use a Merging interface but they are exceptional with modern features. I wouldn’t be suprised if the MT was just as good. I would love to hear it one day.

I have a clarett+ and for me it was a significant jump up in quality compared to the Scarlett line. Has me wondering if it’s even worth the upgrade to an mt48 or a prism.

@@waves7300 my rule is: if you question if it’s worth buying at all, don’t buy it. I knew I wanted it and was very sure about it. I have buyers remorse everytime I’m unsure.

no need to worry, you don't need to apply much force if any.. I have cleaned almost 200 records with it and it never came even close to causing issues, most LPs bend about 1mm when I used the brush with force. It takes time to learn how to do it properly but essentially it is the fluid that penetrates into the grooves on its own, the brush does spread the fluid evenly, that is the only job it needs to do.