RPQ3 vs LA-610 MkII
The LA-610 MkII costs about $100 more than the RPQ3 and buys you TS 1/4". It also costs you 1 more rack unit. Budget 30W more on the circuit.
AEA
RPQ3Universal Audio
LA-610 MkII| Spec | RPQ3 | LA-610 MkII |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs | 12.0 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 30W |
| Depth | 0 mm | 311.15 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 5 |
| Price | ~$1,899 | ~$1,999 |
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
- TRS 1/4"
LA-610 MkII
- TS 1/4"
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.

