Using Apogee Symphony I/0 MK II in 2020?

CosmicSurfin · 2020-07-09T13:07:07+01:00

"Who is still using and loving their Apogee Symphony I\/0 MK II in 2020? I'm thinking of snagging the 8 x 8 Thunderbolt version here shortly. I'm upgrading converters from a Duet 2. I know Symphony Desktop is being released but I'm not interested as its emphasis isn't so much on converters (the conversion architecture isn't on level with the rackmount version) but their software vsts and mic pres... I will be picking up external preamps such as a Pacifica and one or two tube pres. I'm only interested in the best conversion. I know the 2x6 version of the Symphony Mk2 has Mk1 converters so that's why I'm bypassing it.\n\nI've seen a couple people over the years say they liked their Apollo and even Motu (wtf lol) converters better. But others have said this is probably due to the fact that the Symphony mk2 is revealing so much and revealing the flaws in their mixes. But the majority seem to say the the Mk2 has the best conversion they've used, period. To the owners, are you still feeling this way in the pandemic summer of 2020? I was debating holding off another year or so (I don't really want to) to see if a USB-C version of Symphony would come out that's a rack mount version, but I don't know if it's worth it."

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Originally Posted by CJ1973 ➡️

Hello all
This is a great thread.
I would love your advice.
I have a MK1 24i/o system which is great but my 2012 Mac Pro is limiting with its OSX and I am looking to get a Mac Studio with Thunderbolt. Therefore, I gathered I would perhaps upgrade my Chassis to MK2 but retain my two (16 & 8) MK1 modules for now. It saves me some money for now, while I make my AD/DA system compatible with the new Mac with Sonoma.
I would love to know your thoughts. Apogee (who I truly respect as a company) responded saying they will work fine.
I’m curious to know if anyone else has done this. Also, I currently have each module in a separate Chassis (2010 MK1 fan issues made me by 2 chassis). So I’m a tad concerned about sticking both Cards in one new MK2 chassis. Any thoughts on MK2 chassis fan noise levels?
Would love to hear from anyone who went this route.
Thanks so much!

Never had the mk1 but my mk2 is quite as mouse it never come on when using it

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