Looking for new Audio Interface (Mac, 500-1000 €)

[philb]

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a new interface. Read and watched lots of reviews, this three candidates are currently at my list (but open to everything else, of course)

1. Apollo Twin X
2. Audient ID44
3. Antelope Zen Q Synergy Core Thunderbolt

I really like the functionality and options of the Antelope (by design, too, although this is secondary). I read a few comments about low headphone output, although others stated that this is only for low impedance headphones. I’m using my DT990 Pro 250Ohm a lot for composing, tracking and mixing at night, so this is somehow important (or would require a additional headphone amp, so extra costs, routing and cabling)

My hardware setup: iMac 27“ Mid 2020, i7 3.8GHz 8core, 64 GB RAM, and lots of SSDs around. Running Ventura and latest LPX. Important: I use to keep my system always up-to-date, at latest some 4-6 months after release, for compatibly with other software and work team. So manufacturers with bad reputation concerning their update-frequency might be a bad idea…

Thanks a lot in advance, any recommendations welcome (of course also your personal ideas with other gear not listed)

Thanks in advance for your opinions,
Cheers and greets
Phil

[resistorman]

Hi there. It would help if you explained exactly how you will be using it. Almost all AIs these days will do a very good job, so it comes down to features you need. So far, it looks like a top-notch headphone amp is at the top of the list.