Also, because it’s easier for me to evaluate certain aspects of electronics with speakers, the majority of listening was done with speakers. The RN3 includes both ASIO and WDM drivers, but due to integration issues I experienced with Tidal, I elected to use ASIO for this evaluation. Setup The equipment used in this evaluation is shown below. Given this different approach to connectivity, could the RN3 provide sonic improvements over other USB connectivity solutions available today? Well… maybe. Then with Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) software running on a Mac or PC, you can directly connect a computer to the RN3 interface via an Ethernet cable, which is a significant departure from the USB-based connectivity solutions I’ve tried to date. But more importantly, the RN3 supports audio over Ethernet communications by using Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet (Dante) a proprietary Layer 3 protocol by Audinate.
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At $999, the Focusrite RedNet 3 (RN3) costs significantly more than these USB-based devices. These devices range in price from $180 to $650, and all are USB-based.
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Your experiences, of course, may differ for a variety of reasons including but not limited to personal preferences, different combinations of equipment, and different listening environments. The views expressed in my reviews are my own.
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All equipment mentioned in my reviews is equipment I've purchased for my personal use.