Apogee Duet 2 for monitoring new HD Native setup

[IVcrane]

Can anybody tell me if the Apogee Duet 2 will work with a HD 8x8 for monitoring?

I've been using a 002r and the Duet for a while now. I'm looking to take advantage of the trade in deal and want to know if I would be able to use the Duet for my monitor section. So the output of the HD 8x8 => Duet 2 => my powered Event monitors.

I'm looking at the following HD Native setup to go with my brand new top of the line Macbook pro.

Native HD Thunderbolt
HD 8x8 i/o
SSL Alpha VHD 4 ch pre into the 1st 4ch of HD 8x8 i/o
Duet 2 as the HD 8x8 monitor output control to my monitors.

I'm just not sure if the Duet can function as the monitoring section as with the 002r the monitoring was part of the box. If not then I would look at selling and finding a different alternative.

Thank you