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1073DPX-D vs 1073OPX with Dante Card

The 1073OPX with Dante Card costs about $1,005 more than the 1073DPX-D and buys you 1 more I/O, plus 5-pin DIN power male and DB25.

1073DPX-D and 1073OPX with Dante Card compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
Spec1073DPX-D1073OPX with Dante Card
Rack space2U2U
Weight12.1 lbs17.2 lbs
Power drawPassivePassive
Depth360 mm360 mm
I/O count2223
Price~$4,450~$5,455

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

1073DPX-D

  • TOSLINK (Optical)
  • 5-pin XLR male

1073OPX with Dante Card

  • 5-pin DIN power male
  • DB25
  • RJ45 (Ethernet)

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.

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