[John Albert]

Hello all -

I currently use an FMR RNP preamp running into a Presonus
Firebox firewire interface into a 24" Intel iMac.

I'd like to improve the signal chain with better
analog/digital convertors. I've heard those in the Firebox
aren't nearly as good as some standalone units (or perhaps a
higher-end interface like a Fireface 400 or 800).

I've seen some fair deals on a now-discontined product by
Frontier called the Tango 24. It offers 8-in (I actually
only need 2-in) and 8-out into ADAT. These can be found in
the $200 range or so.

Anyone with experience with the Tango 24? Worth trying, or
better to avoid?

Having said that, I'm wondering if it is even compatible
with the digital inputs on the Firebox, which are SPDIF with
RCA type connections. Obviously, I'd need some kind of
format convertor to get from digital/optical to digital/coax.

But will the ADAT 8-channel output be incompatible with the
SPDIF input, which (I believe) is only 2-channel? (apologies
in advance for my ignorance)? Any workarounds that wouldn't
cost too much?

Thanks,
- John