Universal Audio Apollo X Series Mods
From: $500.00
Universal Audio has met an important need amongst modern audio engineers with their Apollo line of audio interfaces – onboard plug-in processing! The NEW Apollo X Series modifications are much-awaited additions to the BLA family! Read below for details on how we can take your interface to the next level!
- Mod
- Clock
- Cables
- Book
We are offering the following modifications for the Apollo X6, X8, X8P and X16:
XB Internal Clock Mod (XB Clock Only)
Digital
- – New internal, ultra-low-jitter, XB word clock with proprietary implementation
- – The clock modification alone makes a big difference to the A/D and D/A conversion stages. It opens up the soundstage and removes grit!
Premium Mod (Premium Analog I/O; No XB Clock)
Analog
- – New, high performance op-amps on all analog inputs and outputs
- – New, high-grade signal path capacitors on analog inputs (not available on X16)
- – New, high-grade decoupling capacitors on mic preamps, Hi-Z inputs, and headphone amplifiers (not available on X16)
- – New, high-grade decoupling capacitors on line outputs (X16 only)
- – New, high-grade decoupling capacitors used for global power filtration
- – Improving the performance of the analog stage circuits makes a drastic difference for tracking, mixing, and mastering (expect amazing micro-dynamics and space)!
Digital
- – Proprietary decoupling on all A/D and D/A converters using methods found in our Signature, FM, and XB modifications
- – Our approach to converter decoupling reduces noise generated during the conversion process, leaving you with crisp, clear audio!
XB Mod (Premium Analog I/O & XB Clock)
Analog
- – New, high performance op-amps on all analog inputs and outputs
- – New, high-grade signal path capacitors on analog inputs (not available on X16)
- – New, high-grade decoupling capacitors on mic preamps, Hi-Z inputs, and headphone amplifiers (not available on X16)
- – New, high-grade decoupling capacitors on line outputs (X16 only)
- – New, high-grade decoupling capacitors used for global power filtration
- – Improving the performance of the analog stage circuits makes a drastic difference for tracking, mixing, and mastering (expect amazing micro-dynamics and space)!
Digital
- – New internal, ultra-low-jitter, XB word clock with proprietary implementation
- – The clock modification makes a big difference to the A/D and D/A conversion stages. It opens up the soundstage and removes grit!
- – Proprietary decoupling on all A/D and D/A converters using methods found in our Signature, FM, and XB modifications
- – Our approach to converter decoupling reduces noise generated during the conversion process, leaving you with crisp, clear audio!
Experience how smooth, open, and detailed the Apollo Mods sound!
Booking a Mod
A 50% down payment will be collected during checkout for booking a modification. The remaining 50%, plus return shipping, will be due when the modification is complete. You will be prompted to choose a mod date when you add a mod to your cart. After booking, you will receive an email confirming your chosen “mod date” and shipping details.
The interface is not included in the mod price. You must supply us with an interface to be modified.
Please read our full sales policies prior to booking a mod.
Mod Rating
We often get asked our opinion on how one interface compares to another, so we’ve decided to create a rating system based on subjective A/B listening tests. The scale is from 1-10, with “1” being unimpressive audio quality and “10” being true audio excellence. This is an exponential scale, so going from “1” to “2” isn’t nearly as big of a jump as going from “9” to “10”.
Please keep in mind, we only modify an interface if we can make a significant improvement to the sound. All of our ratings are ultimately a matter of opinion. To view how we rate all of our mods, click here.
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