Lyra 2 vs Apollo x8p Gen 2
The Apollo x8p Gen 2 costs about $400 more than the Lyra 2 and buys you 5 more I/O, plus 4-pin XLR male and USB-C.
Prism Sound
Lyra 2Universal Audio
Apollo x8p Gen 2| Spec | Lyra 2 | Apollo x8p Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs | 8.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 30W |
| Depth | 242 mm | 343.1 mm |
| I/O count | 20 | 25 |
| Price | ~$2,999 | ~$3,399 |
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
Lyra 2
- IEC C14
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- USB-B
- RCA
- XLR Female
Apollo x8p Gen 2
- 4-pin XLR male
- USB-C
- 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.