I did a small blind test with a friend between iPhone 5s, 2021 Macbook Pro, and RME across 3 song intros. I volume matched each source with a test tone, mic, and calibrating volume. Findings were 100% inconclusive even after numerous re-listens/comparisons.
I loved playing with the Loki in my Schiit stack, but honestly, the RME has everything I want/need.
Yup