SSL XLogic Alpha-Link vs 192HD

[SoundReplay]

I finally requested a quote to upgrade my PT7.4 HD2 with 1x 192I/O to PT11 HDX with 2x 192HD.

Is it worth considering a PT 11 HD Native setup with SSL XLogic Alpha-Link convertors in combination with a SSL Delta Link (MADI)?

I am concerned about

• Sound quality
• Latency
• Convertor build quality
• Stability
• Compatibility
• Noisy fans of 192HD

The SSL setup has a lower Total Cost of Ownership, but if there might be any concern, I have no problem to spend the extra money for the 192HD convertors.
The SSL has some obvious advantages like no internal fans for cooling, more I/O count and cheaper.

Thanks for your comments!

[Bill Denton]

If it's new spending you're talking about, keep in mind that the 192's go EOL in about a year and a half...

[SoundReplay]

Yes, it's new spending. I will replace my blue 192I/O by either the new 192HD or the SSL Alpha Link.
I don't know the date by when the current 192HD will be EOL.

Thanks.

[Craig F]

In my history with the Delta link, it likes to drop clock reference from time to time when opening a session

What is this 192HD you speak of? There is the old 192 I/O and the new HD I/O

[SoundReplay]

Originally Posted by Craig F

In my history with the Delta link, it likes to drop clock reference from time to time when opening a session

I got indeed the good advice if going for the SSL AlphaLink to use an external clock (e.g. Crane Song HEDD)

Originally Posted by Craig F

What is this 192HD you speak of? There is the old 192 I/O and the new HD I/O

It is the current 192HD I want to buy:

http://www.avid.com/US/products/HD-IO

I can trade in my old blue 192I/O which will go EOL soon.

Thanks.

[Craig F]

Originally Posted by SoundReplay

I got indeed the good advice if going for the SSL AlphaLink to use an external clock (e.g. Crane Song HEDD)



It is the current 192HD I want to buy:

http://www.avid.com/US/products/HD-IO

I can trade in my old blue 192I/O which will go EOL soon.

Thanks.

You aren't getting it, it is not a 192
It is a HD I/O

My Delta Link was externally clock, that was the problem
Conflict between the House Clock and the HD cards clock would send the Delta Link into a mute state, would have to hard boot the Delta to get it back

[Imagine]

My Delta link is externally clock by an iZ ADA II and I've never has any issue's. But if you're looking for a great converter, the SSL AlphaLink SX sounds pretty amazing.

[SoundReplay]

Originally Posted by Imagine

My Delta link is externally clock by an iZ ADA II and I've never has any issue's. But if you're looking for a great converter, the SSL AlphaLink SX sounds pretty amazing.

Did you had the possibility to compare the Avid HD I/O vs. the Alphalink?

Thanks.

[paulo m]

Both options are worth taking.

The new HD I/O has better conversion than the old 192.

SSL´s Alpha Link is a fantastic good converter considering the price.

If you´re going HDX, there is no point in buying the Delta Link though, just get AVID´s own HD MADI unit and connect it to the SSL Alpha Link.

Another option is DAD excelent AX32, but that comes at a price. Although an AVID MADI HD and an SSL Alpha Link price summed will be around the same.

[SoundReplay]

Originally Posted by paulo m

If you´re going HDX, there is no point in buying the Delta Link though, just get AVID´s own HD MADI unit and connect it to the SSL Alpha Link.

Thanks Paulo, that is a good tip!

Originally Posted by paulo m

Another option is DAD excelent AX32, but that comes at a price. Although an AVID MADI HD and an SSL Alpha Link price summed will be around the same.

I need 32 analog IN and 32 analog OUT. So I was thinking to buy 2 new HD I/O convertors.
I have still not decided to go HD Native or HDX. If I go for the DAD with 32 channels, it might be more pricey than 2x HD I/O?
I am wondering if someone is using PT HD Native or HDX with a DAD convertor already here? Latency and quality is important for my setup. HDX would be the logically choice than (for the latency)...