R10 vs Portico II Channel
The Portico II Channel costs about $2,496 more than the R10 and buys you AES3 XLR. It takes 2 rack units less, too. It draws 102W less, which matters on a full rack.
Rupert Neve Designs
R10Rupert Neve Designs
Portico II Channel| Spec | R10 | Portico II Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 1U |
| Weight | 14.0 lbs | 7.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 120W | 18W |
| Depth | 190.5 mm | 245 mm |
| I/O count | 51 | 8 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$3,495 |
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
R10
- Card edge
Portico II Channel
- AES3 XLR
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.