Audio Interfaces: Behringer vs Focusrite

[Gary_101]

hi Folks,

I've been using an old Behringer interface for the optical (ADAT) input to my Pulsar 1 & 2 system for years now. it's not bad, but the pre-amps are pretty noisy. Looking for an alternative.

A local guy is selling a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 interface that looks to be in decent condition; Focusrite has a good name to it. Anyone here have any opinions on what might be a good upgrade for me? The Saffire Pro 40 is going for $165 CAD, which is pretty cheap.

thanks for any thoughts!

Gary

[valis]

Firewire based, will likely need to be connected to host PC to enable proper routing of adat i/o to analog i/o's.

I'm guessing you have the gen1 Behringer ADA8000, my understanding is the Behringer ADA8200 fixed the noisy power supply issue and upgraded the pre's. You should check current prices on reverb.com for the ADA8200, I think it's comparable or cheaper depending on shipping.