NDSP Quad Cortex

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Is the Mini really improved in terms of noise floor??

In my experience - yes.

When I had the OG QC, I compared the background noise level with my RME interface. When I ran NDSP plugins using my audio interface, the noise level was substantially lower than when I loaded the same plugin blocks into the QC. The difference was significant, and ultimately the reason I sent the QC back. I did the same test with my new QCM and found that there is virtually no difference in the background noise between the QCM and my interface.

 

[mbenigni]

I am not honestly sure if it even was the power supply but something more to due w internal board components because the Fractal AM4 has a 2 prong ungrounded supply and it’s quiet
My guess is NDSP figured out it was not the power supply that’s why they abandoned getting a new spec’d one

That's been my POV for years now.

 

[Southpaw-DD]

I liked how the QC sounded but sold mine for the noise concerns - and I found the gates were ok but not great in solving the issue. I'm willing to give the QCM a go if it is noticeably better (which seems to be the case).