Owners report the MOTU AVB switch can quickly become crowded; considering a larger, fully managed switch may provide better long-term flexibility and support for additional protocols like DANTE.

Despite initial glitches, users report stable performance with Thunderbolt once issues are resolved, highlighting the importance of troubleshooting connectivity problems thoroughly.

AVB connections between multiple MOTU 16A units are reported to be reliable, with no notable glitches during prolonged use.

It's important to designate a master AVB clock source within the network; some users prefer using a Mac as the clock source for simplicity.

Users report that direct monitoring is generally low latency, but specific DAW setups and connections may affect performance.

Owners use the MOTU 16A in setups with minimal DSP needs, connecting it directly to consoles or outboard gear for signal processing.

The 16A is recommended for setups where reducing cable clutter is a priority, as it allows multiple synths to connect via a single network cable instead of multiple snakes.

Issues with Thunderbolt connectivity on newer Windows systems, especially with TB4 ports, are highlighted; users often resort to USB or seek specific adapters like Startech's.

Windows users struggle with direct AVB support; some attempt using the Streamware NIC-1 Ethernet card for AVB compatibility, but success stories are scarce.

Recent firmware updates for the 828es and 24i improve compatibility with the new configuration app, indicating ongoing support and improvements from MOTU.

Mac users benefit from native AVB support, but configuring multiple computers on the same AVB switch may require disabling AVB on internal ports to prevent clock issues.

The latest firmware updates have reintroduced the traditional routing table, improving functionality and user experience with the 16A.

The MOTU 16A can act as a Thunderbolt AVB network interface, providing flexibility in setups that require both technologies.

The MOTU 16A offers a round trip latency of ~1.8 ms over Thunderbolt and USB at 96 kHz, though real-world performance may vary at different sample rates.

The 16A supports AVB networking, offering up to 16 input streams each way, handling 128 channels, ideal for setups needing extensive I/O without clutter.

Users experienced confusion with the AVB configuration tool, which requires setting up streams and then assigning channel inputs individually for proper routing.

Some owners experienced significant latency issues due to DAW configurations, highlighting the importance of checking buffer sizes and plugin settings.

A user noted improved ADC quality in the new 16A compared to the 828es, though they preferred the DAC of the latter.