Aurora 8 vs ULN-2 as a DAC ADC

[fredhammersmith2]

Metric Halo ULN-2 (basic version) vs Lynx Aurora 8.

To be used, 1st and foremost, as a DAC and a ADC.

Both second-hand, great prices.

Please, tell me what u think.

 

[cfmsp]

 

I can highly recommend the ULN-2 as a DAC and ADC. Be sure you get the 2d version (if buying used); no need for +DSP, in my experience.

 

Don't think you'll get much feedback on the Aurora here; can't recall that I've read any comments on CA. Gearslutz is perhaps a better bet.

 

 

good luck,

clay

 

 

[fredhammersmith2]

can the 1st version be upgraded to 2nd? what is the difference between the 2?

 

[cfmsp]

 

As I recall, yes, the original ULN-2 can be upgraded, but at retail price.

 

The street price difference between the two (when used) is minimal, so it's much preferable to get a 2D version in the first instance.

 

Main difference (as far as I'm concerned) is a higher quality clock in the 2D expansion board, which is one of the biggest impacts on jitter, and therefore sound quality.

 

clay