THE BUS+ vs 1176LN
The THE BUS+ costs about $0.99 more than the 1176LN and buys you 4 more I/O. Budget 38W more on the circuit.
| Spec | THE BUS+ | 1176LN |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 13.1 lbs | 11.0 lbs |
| Power draw | 38W | Passive |
| Depth | 328 mm | 311.15 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 5 |
| Price | ~$2,999.99 | ~$2,999 |
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
THE BUS+
Nothing the 1176LN doesn't also have.
1176LN
- RCA
- 7-contact terminal strip
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.

