Advice on audio interface

Ofer

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
miniDSP 4x10hd
Main Amp
Emotiva XPR200 midrange amp
Additional Amp
Crest audio 2001A bass amp, Crest audio 8002 sub
Other Amp
Rotel RA930ax twitter amp
DAC
RME UC
Computer Audio
Sony Bravia android TV
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Marantz original 5E CD
Streaming Subscriptions
Deezer HiFi
Front Speakers
Andromeda MkII
Subwoofers
18" OEM powered subwoofer, 18" Martycube Dayton A.
Screen
Sony bravia 65XF9005
Other Equipment
HP i5 running W10, HLC convolver for Audio Lense filters
My RME FF400 is giving me issues. On occasion it crashes and there are a few seconds (2-4) of beeps. I narrowed it down to the fact that W10 doesn't natively support fire wire anymore. So I am looking for another interface. As I need a coaxial spdif input in limits my choices to these:
1. RME UC. It is practically the same card as the FF400 but with a USB interface.
2. Motu ultralight Mk5. Cost new like a used RME UC
3. Motu ultralight Mk4. More in my budget.

Options 1&2 are over my budget. I would rather not spend more then ~450$ on a card. The question is, to those who have experience with both, is how much of a difference is there between the Motu mk4 and Mk5? is the difference audible? in terms of drivers and ease of use? any input will be welcomed.

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DavidV

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Hi Ofer,
I do not have both, so I can't compare. However, I'm currently using an Mk4, never had a problem with it. I've never used the coax input though.
I would download the manual (if you haven't already) and carefully read it, to make sure it fits your needs.
 

Ofer

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Thread Starter
Joined
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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
miniDSP 4x10hd
Main Amp
Emotiva XPR200 midrange amp
Additional Amp
Crest audio 2001A bass amp, Crest audio 8002 sub
Other Amp
Rotel RA930ax twitter amp
DAC
RME UC
Computer Audio
Sony Bravia android TV
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Marantz original 5E CD
Streaming Subscriptions
Deezer HiFi
Front Speakers
Andromeda MkII
Subwoofers
18" OEM powered subwoofer, 18" Martycube Dayton A.
Screen
Sony bravia 65XF9005
Other Equipment
HP i5 running W10, HLC convolver for Audio Lense filters
Hi David,
Thanks for your reply. Do use it with W10? What convolver do you use?

Thanks,
 

DavidV

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Ofer,
Yes, Win10.
I use Jriver as player with its own convolver.
My setup is a 7.1 with tri-amped mains, bi-amped center an 3 subs. So I use all the analog outs of the Mk4, plus a Behringer Ada8200 connected through ADAT to get an extra 8 outputs. Pretty modest setup from a hardware standpoint, but works quite well for me.
 
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