2500+ vs THE BUS+
The 2500+ costs about $295.01 more than the THE BUS+ and buys you TRS 1/4". It takes 1 rack unit less, too. It draws 38W less, which matters on a full rack.
| Spec | 2500+ | THE BUS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 9.4 lbs | 13.1 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 38W |
| Depth | 266.7 mm | 328 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 9 |
| Price | ~$3,295 | ~$2,999.99 |
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
2500+
- TRS 1/4"
THE BUS+
Nothing the 2500+ doesn't also have.
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.