emu 0202 usb vs 0404 usb

[Anouk]

Hello, I was wondering if Anybody knows what the differences are between these two? If it is only the connections then I could go for the 0202 usb since I only need lineout and maybe optical out.
Do these have a lineoutjack? I thought I read they do not have balanced outputs, is that right?
Thanks in advance,
Greetings, Anouk,

 

[Henry Flower]

They're quite different. They apparently have quite different DACs, from different companies - that of the 0404 being newer. Also the 0202 is USB powered, while the 0404 needs its own power supply.
There are quite good guides to the inputs and outputs on the EMU site (e.g. E-MU Systems - 0202 USB 2.0 - USB 2.0 Audio Interface ), and lots more detailed information if you search this forum. FWIW, I'm very happy with my 0202.

 

[scompton]

I've not heard the 0202 so I can't really compare them, but the 0404 USB has a decent built in headphone amp.

I personally wanted the 0404 USB for in ADC. I'm using it to digitize my LPs.

 

[orthikon]

0202 does not have balanced outputs and digital input and output. 0404 has balanced outputs and digital (both coaxial and optical) digital input and output. 0404 also has DTS and AC3 passthrough.

I have had the 0404 after a month I sold my 0202 and IIRC, it is able to drive my AD700s to a higher volume.

0404 specifications:

E-MU Systems - 0404 USB 2.0 - USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface

 

[Anouk]

Hi, I already have a dedeicated tube amp at home so no need for that. I will get the emu 0404 usb I guess, but does it have lineout so that I can connect my tube amp to it?
Thanks, Greetings, Anouk,

 

[musicmind]

A head-fier did post some comparative impressions of the 0202 USB and 0404USB a while back which should help answer your questions about the DAC performance.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/em...mpared-301835/

These external reviews are also worth reading :

E-MU 0404 USB - A Top-Class External Audio Interface
E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface

 

[Anouk]

Hey, thanks for the link, I will go read that, although I am pretty sure i will get the 0404 usb (maybe second hand) if I can get the analog outputs confirmed.
Greetings, Anouk,

 

[Cankin]

Both 0202USB and 0404USB have analog output, the difference, 0202USB have unbalance output, 0404USB have unbalance and balance. You can use either one with your amp.

 

[revolink24]

Anything that is considered a DAC by definition has analog line out in some form.

 

[Anouk]

Hello, balanced outputs? interesting, i guess you would need a 1/4 to xlr cable though?
Greetings, Anouk,

 

[EnOYiN]

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Originally Posted by Anouk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello, balanced outputs? interesting, i guess you would need a 1/4 to xlr cable though? Greetings, Anouk,

Correct. You would need a TRS to XLR cable for a balanced signal and a TS to XLR cable for unbalanced.

Edit: The E-MU 0404 only has TS/TRS combo outputs. It also has a 1/8 TRS stereo output. (unbalanced obviously)

 

[Anouk]

Hey, well I decided to buy one of these since I am rather curious and want to compare it to the dac in my ibasso d10. It will be a temp (well tmep likely a year or so) solution till I can afford a highend dac. I paid 150 euro for one, which is cheap here in NL generally they cost 200 euro new!
It will probbably be difficult finding out all the ocnnectors and controls since I am not used to pro cards.Hopefully I will have it either saturday or monday.
Greetings, Anouk,.