On Wed, 11 Jun 2003 15:12:42 -0700 "Mark Knecht" <mknecht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Sure...makes sense, as long as the converters in the monitors really sound > good. Don't forget that this pair of converters is what you'll judge > EVERYTHING by. True for all monitors! > I think the same solution (using your s/pdif outputs) can be accomplished > whether the converters are in the monitors or are a stand alone set with a > s/pdif input. Look at Apogee for some great, and expensive, D/A converters > for the output path. (And then, like me possibly, wish you had enough money > to buy them!) ;-) Exactly! The thing that has me considering new monitors in the first place is that my monitor amp finally gave up the ghost - it had been amplifying for 22 years, I got my money's worth! - but now rather than dump the money into a new amp to power my aging (and not very flat) speakers, getting a pair of powered monitor speakers seems to be the way to approach this. Being able to free up outs 1&2 on the Delta just seems like a bonus. BTW, on the subject of mics, is anyone else a fan of the Oktava MK319's? I find them a bit harsh for vocals, but love 'em for drum overheads and acoustic guitar work. -- ====================================================================== Joe Hartley - UNIX/network Consultant - jh@xxxxxxxxxxxx Without deviation from the norm, "progress" is not possible. - FZappa