> As you have so much RAM I would suggest running Q8_0 directly

On the 48GB mac - absolutely. The 24GB one cannot run Q8, hence why the comparison.

> And just to be sure: you're are running the MLX version, right?

Nah, not yet. I have only tested in LM Studio and they don't have MLX versions recommended yet.

> but has since been fixed on the main branch

That's good to know, I will play around with it.