Hi all –
Again, thanks for the info.
mwillems: The ODAC is an interesting idea... Certainly something to consider and I'll research it more. One wonders how the expandable/customizable it is, considering its homebrew roots.
Patrick: Agreed, yeah, I used to A/B things in the shops back when I had that opportunity. Sadly, the nearest pro audio store to me now is currently3-4 hours away, so I have to make do. That's why used/refurb works for me often, as I don't have the ability to demo things before buying them, so I'd rather spend less and then resell for a similar amount if I don't like it.
lasker98: I did see that one, as well as the Dragonfly it is compared to. I don't know how much use I'd get out of a portable device, though.
SpeedD408: Now that is an intriguing option as well. I used to have a little studio and I was going to start rebuilding it, so something with ins is a good plan. The Echo 12 you mention, that might be something I consider in the future as well.
Micah