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Hi there, I just want to know opinions about the new Tracker Pre USB Audio Interface from EMU.
From the specs it sounds like a 0202 upgrade, same chips but better quality numbers, I don't know if they will be audible.

I currently own the EMU 0404 USB 2.0, but I brought it only for the DAC and preamp for headphones.

So, for someone searching for this features (output), what would you recommend?

$200 - 0404 USB
$150 - Tracker Pre USB
$130 - 0202 USB

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0404 USB: Analog Line Outputs (2) Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter D/A converter: AK4396 Level (auto detect): - Professional: +12dBV max (balanced) - Consumer: +6dBV max (unbalanced) Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.06/-.035dB Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 117dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 117dB THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%) Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -114.5dB Headphone Amplifier Type: Class-A power amplifier D/A converter: AK4396 (shared with Line Out) Gain Range: 60dB Maximum Output Power: 20mW Output Impedance: 22ohms Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.06/-0.035dB Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 114dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 114dB THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 600ohm load: -95.5dB (.0018%) Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 600 ohm load): < -85dB

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Tracker Pre USB: Analog Line Outputs (2) Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter D/A converter: CS4392 Max Level: 6.6 dBV (unbalanced) Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.00/-0.08dB Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -99dB (.0011%) Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): <-111dB Headphone Amplifier Type: Class-A power amplifier D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out) Gain Range: 60dB Maximum Output Power: 22mW Output Impedance: 22ohms Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.02/-0.07dB Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 112dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load: -99dB (.0011%) Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load): <-90dB

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0202 USB: Analog Line Outputs (2) Type: unbalanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter D/A converter: CS4392 Max Level: 6.7 dBV (unbalanced) Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.00/-0.01dB Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 111dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -98dB (.0013%) Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): <-120dB Headphone Amplifier Type: Class-A power amplifier D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out) Gain Range: 60dB Maximum Output Power: 16mW Output Impedance: 22ohms Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.02/-0.08dB Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 110dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 108dB THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load: -98dB (.0013%) Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load): <-91dB