I have a finalizer 96k (which from what I read has really good converters) and a L2 maximizer hardware version. It will be at the end of my Alan smart c2 compressor,Avalon 2055,and tubetech LCA 2b mastering chain.Are these conveters up to the level of the gear or do I need s stand alone like an apogee something or other. Would I even be able to tell the difference? I don't want all this great gear compromised at the end of the chain bit at the same time, I don't want to spend if not necessary unless it would make a difference.

thanks

Have you checked out our ADA converters?

ADA Convereters

It took me all of about 2 seconds to hear the 'upgrade' when I plugged in my UA 2192 (that was coming from a Fireface 800 which are pretty good). Totally worth it.

Are you in a location where you could borrow or rent? Lavry, Mytek, Cranesong, UA (haven't heard the IZ but they should be excellent)...any of those should tell you quickly if you will hear a difference or not.

jmp

I'd still love to know if IZ would consider a 2-in/2-out unit...

dblock, the TC Finalizer is, IMO, not at all up to par with the rest of your chain.

how does RME compare to this stuff? like the ADI-8?

The ADI-8 is very good but not as good as these that have been mentioned.

jmp