Sonic Studio 302 (aka Metric Halo ULN-2)

[jp11801]

dude as stated get TRS to RCA adapters then plug them into the 1/4 jacks located in the center of the unit labeled line/monitor out then get a firewire 400/800 cable

then open bottle of wine and rock the fuck out

[Augsburger]

My intoxicated post was rhetorical in nature, I am not that far gone as yet.

Since I have a Presonus Central station I am way long TRS connectors, though not enough Nugget Audio TRS connectors.

[The Monkey]

Wait a second. Hold on. Godammit. Greg, when did you get the ULN-8?

[aardvark baguette]

lol dinny isnt' up to date on headcase dacses

[The Monkey]

Exdactly. I want full disclosure and transparency.

[luvdunhill]

lol dinny isnt' up to date on headcase dacses

he should probably check his closets, he may even have DACses he doesn't know about.

[Augsburger]

I posted full disclosure a week ago hidden in the shopping thread, but technically it is not up and running yet despite JP#'s prodding and cajoling. I am a little slow in that regard plus I need to find another TRS>TRS pair laying around here somewhere to dial in my pre amp. JP#s just told me about a shortcut using the two plugs in the back, who knew?

Edited December 21, 2009 by Augsburger

[n_maher]

JP#s just told me about a shortcut using the two plugs in the back, who knew?

Dude, I told you about this in an email some 2 weeks ago.

[Augsburger]

Oh, those two (1/4) plugs....... and you thought I was exaggerating when I said I was "challenged". I still need to get a dedicated Mac source now it appears my daughter's idea of sharing is during the hours of 2-6am.

[Dusty Chalk]

Just for reference -- all those 1-8 things are intended for breakout cables, 8 channels each. So you don't need to worry about that unless you want to do multi-channel something-or-other.

[grawk]

multi-channel, or multiple inputs to use it as a preamp (which is how I'd use it, btw)

[Dreadhead]

multi-channel, or multiple inputs to use it as a preamp (which is how I'd use it, btw)

I assume that this would be passing through the ADC and then back out the DAC?

[grawk]

that is correct.

[Dreadhead]

Just making sure I still want one but I'm not buying a mac so I won't get one. That was easy.

[grawk]

It's not a mac, it's a smart controller interface module with dedicated operating system.

[aardvark baguette]

Just making sure I still want one but I'm not buying a mac so I won't get one. That was easy.

[Dusty Chalk]

Yeah, I guess I missed that you're going to need a breakout cable if you ever need to use any of its inputs.

[Voltron]

Um, when did Al get the 4?

Dinny, you PM'd me in October asking me about how I liked my Model 4 so maybe your cold has gone to your head.

I use breakout cables with mine, and the analog output is all 8 channels. I can play simultaneously on 4 amps that way. I have a 2-channel breakout cable for the output also, but I usually use the big dog for more flexibility. The digital breakout cable is 2 AES/EBU out and 2 in (also total of 8 channels). The analog in is a simple 2-channel L/R pair, but that could be moar if I had other analog sources and wanted the Model 4 to be the preamp.

[The Monkey]

Jesus. I'm confused with all these model names and mucous.

[diebenkorn]

John Greenham Blog Archive Extensive A/D testing

thought this might be of some interest

[Augsburger]

Dinny, you PM'd me in October asking me about how I liked my Model 4 so maybe your cold has gone to your head.

I use breakout cables with mine, and the analog output is all 8 channels. I can play simultaneously on 4 amps that way. I have a 2-channel breakout cable for the output also, but I usually use the big dog for more flexibility. The digital breakout cable is 2 AES/EBU out and 2 in (also total of 8 channels). The analog in is a simple 2-channel L/R pair, but that could be moar if I had other analog sources and wanted the Model 4 to be the preamp.

As Al stated, a the valuable feature of the ULN-8/Amarra-4 is the capability for multiple source inputs and multi channel outputs to various amps. A significant selling point for me with the ULN-8 is how it solves both my immediate and identifiable future needs. Currently the ULN-8 offers the ability to be a great dac for all my iTunes alac and aiff files, it will serve as a phono stage for my new TT, and it can take over as my new preamp.

The manufacturer is committed to standing behind the MH hardware and software as their product line evolves to ensure a degree of future proofing for the ULN package. I see my main system eventually evolving because of my association with this forum, to comprise of a stereo TT, mono TT, PC (w/USB to spdif converter) running 16/24, 96, 176.4 and 192K files in foobar, my mac mini running iTunes perhaps a AES source of some type and possibly a reel to reel source. That brings it to six channels of input, up to four channels of digital feeding a tube amp, a set of monoblocks now and perhaps Klaus's Odyssey monos or a Pass amp in a few years. So who knows but if I get crazy enough all of this can be handled in one box.

[Dreadhead]

John Greenham Blog Archive Extensive A/D testing

thought this might be of some interest

I'm sorry but I missed any findings in the post.

[morphsci]

I'm sorry but I missed any findings in the post.

You are not alone.

[jinp6301]

I think the findings are, "We have the files, ask us for the files if you want to compare them yourselves"

[morphsci]

As Al stated, a the valuable feature of the ULN-8/Amarra-4 is the capability for multiple source inputs and multi channel outputs to various amps. A significant selling point for me with the ULN-8 is how it solves both my immediate and identifiable future needs. Currently the ULN-8 offers the ability to be a great dac for all my iTunes alac and aiff files, it will serve as a phono stage for my new TT, and it can take over as my new preamp.

The manufacturer is committed to standing behind the MH hardware and software as their product line evolves to ensure a degree of future proofing for the ULN package. I see my main system eventually evolving because of my association with this forum, to comprise of a stereo TT, mono TT, PC (w/USB to spdif converter) running 16/24, 96, 176.4 and 192K files in foobar, my mac mini running iTunes perhaps a AES source of some type and possibly a reel to reel source. That brings it to six channels of input, up to four channels of digital feeding a tube amp, a set of monoblocks now and perhaps Klaus's Odyssey monos or a Pass amp in a few years. So who knows but if I get crazy enough all of this can be handled in one box.

Now that is an awesome sales pitch.