Hi guys
i currently have a 27'' iMac 2013 connected to a Cambridge Audio DacMagic via optical + a FiiO Qogir E09 headphone amp, the lot then plugged into my Roksan Kandy K2 amp/B&W floorstanding speakers - this is mainly used either playing back music from iTunes or GarageBand after i recorded something
On the other hand when i record my bass or guitars to GarageBand, i use my Zoom B3 which besides being an effects box is also a USB audio interface
The whole thing sounds rather nice to be honest but, since my FiiO has developed a flaw & Amazon is refunding my purchase + i have someone who would buy my DacMagic for a reasonable price, it would be a golden opportunity to upgrade all these bits & bobs AND reduce the number of cables & wall warts at the same time, without spending a gazillion £,$ or & preferably while getting a better audio quality at the same time
The Interfaces i'm considering as replacements are :
1 - Apogee Duet 2
2 - TC Electronic Impact Twin
3 - Lexicon iOnix 42
- Portability IS NOT san issue - it will all stay put at home
- Good, powerful headphone amp IS important - the headphones i use are Sennheiser HD215
- As a replacement for my Zoom B3 effects i have a TC Electronic Nova System which despite being aimed at guitars, i have tweaked to provide REALLY GOOD quality effects for my active basses - both Spector ReBops in 4 & 5 string
- Driverless would be best ? Second best would be Driver's quality/stability
Any help/suggestions would be MOST welcome & if it's class compliant even better !?
Thanks in advance for your patience
i currently have a 27'' iMac 2013 connected to a Cambridge Audio DacMagic via optical + a FiiO Qogir E09 headphone amp, the lot then plugged into my Roksan Kandy K2 amp/B&W floorstanding speakers - this is mainly used either playing back music from iTunes or GarageBand after i recorded something
On the other hand when i record my bass or guitars to GarageBand, i use my Zoom B3 which besides being an effects box is also a USB audio interface
The whole thing sounds rather nice to be honest but, since my FiiO has developed a flaw & Amazon is refunding my purchase + i have someone who would buy my DacMagic for a reasonable price, it would be a golden opportunity to upgrade all these bits & bobs AND reduce the number of cables & wall warts at the same time, without spending a gazillion £,$ or & preferably while getting a better audio quality at the same time
The Interfaces i'm considering as replacements are :
1 - Apogee Duet 2
2 - TC Electronic Impact Twin
3 - Lexicon iOnix 42
- Portability IS NOT san issue - it will all stay put at home
- Good, powerful headphone amp IS important - the headphones i use are Sennheiser HD215
- As a replacement for my Zoom B3 effects i have a TC Electronic Nova System which despite being aimed at guitars, i have tweaked to provide REALLY GOOD quality effects for my active basses - both Spector ReBops in 4 & 5 string
- Driverless would be best ? Second best would be Driver's quality/stability
Any help/suggestions would be MOST welcome & if it's class compliant even better !?
Thanks in advance for your patience