I ordered a Apogee Rosetta AD. It has an S/PDIF output option. Currently I have an M-Audio Delta 66 card in my DAW. It has an S/PDIF input. Can I use that input without worry that the consumer level card will destroy the pro level conversion the Rosetta is doing? Or would I need to upgrade to something like a Lynx AES 16 type card?

Hi guys, Im just about to buy a stereo ad/da soundcard, but I'm going crazy trying to figure out which one.

My goal is to just record vox and guitar or keyboard. So I only need two channels. But I want those to channels to be "pretty darn good" as FMR Audio would put it.

I'm sure there are many of you out there that use this card as a primary means of getting audio into the box. I've only recently started using it, and so far I thoroughly enjoy it. My main question is a pretty simple one -

I need to decide whether I should go with the Lynx Aurora 16 or RME ADI-8-DS. Has anyone heard about the quality of the converters in the Lynx? The Lynx would be muchmore affordable for me but I want to make sure that I am getting top quality conversion at a good price. Can't afford rosettas or a couple of RME's
Thank you!

So, if I wanted to record 16 simultaneous tracks...I'm guessing this is one of the better ways to do it?...any comments/suggestions?

I run my analog signal into an Apogee PSX-100SE, which then carries the signal into a Lynx AES16 card in my DAW. The Apogee shows the level at around -2 to 6dB, but the Lynx software mixer shows the signal at +12 to +16dB, and my recording application (Sound Forge) shows a level comprable to the Apogee (around -2 to -6dB). I cannot understand why they would show different signal levels...

Well, I finally put my LynxTwo up for auction on eBay. I'm going to miss that card, but I really need the money.

I'd like to try to get a decent soundcard for $200-250. I really only need two ins and two outs. Any suggestions? I know it won't be nearly as good as the LynxTwo, but oh well.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

I don't know if this is widely known and I'm just slow to the party, or if this is really that new, but Lynx has released two new stand-alone converter boxes. If they do for stand-alones what they did for "in-the-box" conversion - this is bound to be exciting.

I'm not sure if this should go in this forum or the Home Recording Forum.

I'm currently using a Delta 44 and am considering the LynxTwo "A" card.

Anyone with experience, thoughts or comments on these?

Thanks.

I'm looking to get a new audio card soon, and I have read a lot of reviews. Many say Lynx has the best converters that don't come in an external box. Anyone out there using Lynx cards?

How stable and efficient are their Mac drivers?
Do they cooperate with PCI ATA controller cards?
How much better is an external A/D/A like the Rosetta 800?