The Dude Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I am currently using a minidsp. I have been saving for either an Ashly Protea 3.24 or 3.6. I have recently stumbled upon a 4.24c, which appears to have more channels than I need. One thing I noticed is that it doesn't have usb setup, but I believe it is still a digital unit. Does anyone see the upside or down fall to using this model vs the 3.24 or 3.6? I am mainly looking for something with 3 channel in and 6 channels out. I assume this is similar to the 3.24 but with one more input. I don't think I would ever need the other channel, so this would be more of a cost saving factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have the 3.6 and 4.8 models. They have served me well. I believe the only difference from the .24 models is the USB and some preset compatibility with the Protea Software suite which I seldom use. There may be more to it. Not totally sure. However, the reason I have both units is because I ran out of I/O and required a second processor. Just remember this. Get more I/O than you think you'll need because things come along and then you can't do it if you don't have the I/O. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have a couple of the 3,24 units and am happy with them. Can't compare them to the higher number models but I can say the 3.24 is readily available in the $350-400 price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Get more I/O than you think you'll need because things come along and then you can't do it if you don't have the I/O. Listen to the man, that's good advice there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) There was a 4.24c i missed out on. I will continue to watch for a 3.24 or 3.6. I have seen used 3.6s go for $450. Good to know most models can be trusted. Its definitely next on my list. I just need to wait to hear how much its going to cost to fix my MC2505 Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Edited July 8, 2016 by The Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I was using my Xilica, but now I am using MiniDSPs DDRC-88M. I went this route because it was a $99 upgrade to my 88A, and will allow 8 channels of inputs/outputs. Now i have my front 3 channels, and subs on the first 88M, and my Atmos/Surrounds on a 2nd 88M. I picked up the first box for $1k, and the 2nd box for $650. Now I have Dirac for all my channels once again. IMO Dirac is much better than Audyssey was in my setup. I hear zero differences between the Xilica, and the 88M, plus the 88M is much easier to config once you set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I have the 3.6 and 4.8 models I was looking at your sale on the Behringer unit and wondered how it compares to the quality of the Ashly units and would it be an upgrade to the minidsp. I would have asked you in your sale thread, but I didn't want to clog that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 The Behringer will not sound as good as the Ashlys. We are talking a $300 vs. $1200 crossover. I never heard or played with a mini DSP or a Xilica for that matter. I have heard the Xilica are very good from others. Tom Danley uses them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 The Behringer will not sound as good as the Ashlys. We are talking a $300 vs. $1200 crossover. I never heard or played with a mini DSP or a Xilica for that matter. I have heard the Xilica are very good from others. Tom Danley uses them. Thanks for your honesty, I will continue to save for the Ashly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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