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"Levantino" <rd@dontspamme.com> wrote in message
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> I use a Midiman Delta2496. Beautiful! (I take the analog, of
course,
> different than what you're thinking)

I have a Delta 66 that I'm testing. As a 2448 card analog/digital it
seems fine. It is not a LynxONE or a CardDDeluze, but it is a lot
less per analog channel.  My 2496 tests have rasied some questions I
need to answer before commenting further.

> Looks like Arny is also suggesting the Dio2448 but it has poorer
analog for  sure.

Yes, as I've mentioned before the analog side of the chip they use
has great analog frequency response, but mediocre SNR - maybe good
enough for casual listening.

>The SPDIF should be transparent.

Seems like.

> BTW, the Delta has Linux DRVs and source available from their
website, I
> see.  The Dio2448 has only Win DRVs.

Try http://www.cmedia.com.tw/edl8738.htm . IME these drivers work
well with the DIO 2448.

> So that may simplify your answer.
> The cheapest I saw the card on the web was $209 on soundchaser.com

That would be the DIO 2496, right? I notice that they don't list the
DIO 2448 and more. I wonder why?