Grace m902

[Simp-Dawg]

good question.  they accept both via combo xlr/trs jacks.  here's the manual:
http://www.alesis.com/downloads/manuals/M1ActiveMKII_Manual.pdf

[Charlies]

Also, only 16/44.1 or /48 over the USB. USB2 or FW for 24/96 or /192 would have been way better, IMO. I'll wait for another generation.

+ T      Great catch, that was buried in the manual.   
I wonder why a $1600 device would have USB1.1 in 2005 ?

Is that what these are going for? 

[Brian]

good question. they accept both via combo xlr/trs jacks. here's the manual:
http://www.alesis.com/downloads/manuals/M1ActiveMKII_Manual.pdf

great!  just take the unbalanced line out of your m902 into the xlr line in of your speakers.  that would be best for your situation.  according to your manual, your monitors will take a balance or unbalanced signal.  you just need to make the proper cables. 

edit: rca>trs is fine too if that's easier. 

[BobW]

do your monitors have balanced inputs?

Balanced and Unbalanced isn't so much a shielding/ grounding issue as a level / voltage issue.

Balanced  = "pro" level  of +4 DBv
Unbalanced = "consumer" level of -10 DBv

or about 1 VDC of signal difference to a 600 ohm load, if memory serves.
In other words you'll need to adjust gain a bit to compensate.

FWIW, Eveanna Manley stated strong doubts on the benefits of balanced interconnects.
(She's my kinda gal)   

[Nick's Picks]

Eveanna.....mmmmmmmANLEY!

[Simp-Dawg]

i pulled the trigger, it should be here this week.  now i gotta get some new cables

[F.O.Bean]

i pulled the trigger, it should be here this week. now i gotta get some new cables

hey josh, could you PM me and lemme know the price and also, what cans ya got to run thru this bad-boy?

ive been thinking of upgrading my home playback since the rig is about where i want it and i wanna start w/ this!

[JasonSobel]

i pulled the trigger, it should be here this week.  now i gotta get some new cables

nice going    I'm sure you'll be very pleased with the grace.

[BobW]

i pulled the trigger, it should be here this week.  now i gotta get some new cables

Cool !  When's the listening party ?   

+T for a hell of a toy !

Live my dream for me.  I'm hoping to join Team m902 very soon.

[Simp-Dawg]

since it will probably arrive friday or so, and i'll be in vegas, it will get set up next week and then the listening parties can commence!   

[Tim]

just have it sent to my place, I'll break it in for you while you're out of town

[Simp-Dawg]

just have it sent to my place, I'll break it in for you while you're out of town

HA!

good one

it'll be here by monday, remote will be shipped separately in a couple weeks but no big deal.  how would you rate those sony headphones you lent me, tim?  will they be good for critical listening?  they sound great from what i've heard so far...

i can't wait to hear this thing drive my monitors...mmmmm!

[Tim]

they are really nice headphones... a little colored but they are first rate. do a search for them on this site (sony mdr7506) and you'll find some good reports, a lot of engineers use them.

you might want to look into some Grado's too

[Simp-Dawg]

yeah i hear a lot about the grados

[JasonSobel]

yeah i hear a lot about the grados

with good reason