Audio interface with ADAT

I recently upgraded my computer to a Mac Mini M2, which has made my Profire 2626 FireWire audio interface a bit obsolete. My hope is to find a decent interface with ADAT so my old interface doesn’t turn into a paper weight.

I was looking at used MOTU Ultralite-mk3, but not sure how that works with new Apple silicon (or how it will work down the line). I know the answer for long-term driver support is RME, but I’d ideally like to keep it under 500USD. I also like buying used things.

Any ideas for a cheapskate like myself? I’m currently using my Digitakt as an interface but it’s kind of limiting.

The Ableton Push 3 has adat if you want something multipurpose.

I had an Audient id22 which was awesome and now an id44. No problems with drivers with in windows Audient in years. I think that are very very good alternatives.

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Not trying to be snarky here, but there was a very similar topic opened just a few days ago. Perhaps not exactly the same, but recommend exchanging notes with that group

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Solid builds, nice pots, great converters and stable drivers with great gui. Build in DI and great as monitor controller with the build in mono/side switches. +1

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Thanks. I have read this (and many other interface rec threads). I want to do the opposite of what the OP in that thread wants to do, though. They are looking to expand their current interface. I have an interface that does not work with my current system that could be used to augment a different interface (that I am seeking recommendations for).

edit: the thread titles are similar, though. I should have used a more descriptive title.

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I do use Ableton but this is def out of budget!

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The 828mk3 Hybrid (USB) works just fine with my M1Max Studio. But I don’t expect it to be officially supported for long.

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If I were to buy a new interface today I would look into the RME Fireface UCX II. I’m crazy happy with the ADI-2 as a DAC and much of that quality should carry over to this interface from what I have read.

https://www.rme-audio.de/fireface-ucx-ii.html

Edit: Even the babyface could work as it has ADAT too.