Here's how the story continues.
I've recieved the Konnekt 2 weeks ago. After installing it, I had the follwoing impressions:
- outstanding sound quality
- Superb Pre-amps
- Installation goes without a breeze
So far, all expectations are met....
...but...
- LDPC latency 2 to 3 times higher than my i88x
- Lowering latencies resulteted in audio drop-outs
- Analogue line ins 5-12 give a max level of -18 db
- Projects with a couple of active VSTi's could not run without audio dropouts, even at higher latency settings
I did several test on svereal PC's with the same result on the latency issues.
I did use Texas Instruments based Firewire cards, so I thought I would be safe... but unfortunatly not...
TC Electronic confirmed the -18db issue: it's designed like this (?)
My conclusion: a beautifull device with impressive specifications and features, but unfortunatly some shortcommings on the driver and the analogue ins...
Dissapointed... I've returned the unit... and realised that untill now I under estimated my Yamaha i88x. Despite a few shortcommings, the i88x is a very usable and stable card that can hold it's position against more advanced and modern soundcards. I'm sticking with the I88x and will think twice before a soundcard upgrade.
Don't get me wrong, The Connect 48 is a great device, but's it's not doing 'it' for me...
Eventually, I'll end up buying a PCIe RME soundcard, but untill than... i hold on to my current i88x and never curse again on the mlan driver which beats other brands by miles ahead....
Moon
P.S.: A word on Thomann : they did take the device back and honour the 30 days money back guarantuee. For those in Europe, I can only recommend their online shop.