RPQ3 vs ASP880
The RPQ3 costs about $99.01 more than the ASP880 and buys you XLR Male and TRS 1/4".
| Spec | RPQ3 | ASP880 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 0 mm | 321 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 17 |
| Price | ~$1,899 | ~$1,799.99 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
RPQ3
- XLR Male
- TRS 1/4"
- XLR Female
ASP880
- TS 1/4"
- D-sub 9
- BNC
- TOSLINK (Optical)
- DB25
- Combo XLR/TRS
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

