The x16 has better specs on the converter but is the result of different chips, different topology (parallel adcs) or just a simple lack of preamps in the way to mess with the measurements?
Additionally, the merging technologies AK8Dp seems to be summing 4 converters on each channel, and still not achieving the same specs as the X16 (123.5 db vs 124 db dynamic range on the input)
The THD+N of the MT is -110Db vs the x16 which is -129db!
I'm still leaning towards purchasing the MT hapi, but I want to know if the spec's listed by the apollo are feasible. It seems so if they arrange the right components correctly... Perhaps there is an 8 channel AKM ADC that can provide these specs in mono mode?
Additionally, the merging technologies AK8Dp seems to be summing 4 converters on each channel, and still not achieving the same specs as the X16 (123.5 db vs 124 db dynamic range on the input)
The THD+N of the MT is -110Db vs the x16 which is -129db!
I'm still leaning towards purchasing the MT hapi, but I want to know if the spec's listed by the apollo are feasible. It seems so if they arrange the right components correctly... Perhaps there is an 8 channel AKM ADC that can provide these specs in mono mode?