MOTU M2 New Version (2021): worth the upgrade? New DAC, specs and components скачать в хорошем качестве

MOTU M2 New Version (2021): worth the upgrade? New DAC, specs and components

I recently found that the already excellent MOTU M2 audio interface (as well as its sister M4) was updated during 2021, with some new components and details. Not an official "mark II" revision (even on MOTU website and boxes all images still refer to first version), but certainly an interesting update compared to the 2019 model, with some substantial changes. *Some specs may vary from country to country* So, what has really changed and how to recognize the new 2021 version? Let's find out the main differences, technical specs and components of the new interface. This is just a personal analysis of the product with the sole purpose of helping users to distinguish between the two versions. Internal PCB images are taken from audiosciencereview.com users discussions, while tech data and components specs are taken from respective producers websites (Motu, AKM, ESS). Some specs may vary from country to country. 🔹MOTU M2 tech specs: https://bit.ly/3sDPa75 🔹ADC Converter: AKM AK5552VN (AK5554VN in M4) 🔹DAC Converter: ESS Sabre ES9026PRO 🔹Preamp IC: THAT Corporation 6263 🔹Main OP-AMPS: Texas Instruments OPA1678 / OPA1688 0:16 Main changes 0:31 Converters 1:26 Recap 1:37 Internal view 1:50 Specs