I’ll try to make it and bring few things: sw51+, matrix X-sabre pro MQA and verum one mk2/fostex th900.

Not sure if SteadyClock will make any audiable difference and if you need AutoDark mode.

$75 is not a lot of money, but where is a guarantee that you’ll get new Pro FS model for the same money you paid? And if I’m not mistaken you got it for around $1,500. That’s the only concern here.

I raised this with RME on their forum and asked for all the changes - it looks like it’s a very slight upgrade (or change): https://www.forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=26942 I don’t care about AutoDark mode and many have reported (RME’s Matthias included) that SteadyClock FS doesn’t bring...

http://www.zenproaudio.com/rme-adi-2-pro-open-box Get B-stock with the same warranty and for $300 off.

I use HD800 and Fostex TH900 with my adi-2 Pro.

Try his direct e-mail. I’m pretty sure you he can make an exception. cablearchitect@yahoo.com

I thought that Dyson Audio ships worldwide except couple of countries: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Dyson-Audio-RME-ADI-2-Pro-Silver-Balanced-Headphone-Cable-Adapter-/112324159366?redirect=mobile#shpCntId

Look at the used market - I found my unit in like new condition and only 6 months old for 1,000 Euro. From the list you posted I only heard ifi Pro, Auralic Taurus, HDV800 (not 820) and original Chord Hugo with HD800. It was of course before I’ve purchased my adi-2 pro and was not in direct a/b...

Another happy Adi-2 pro owner here ))) I was debating between Adi-2 DAC or Pro version, however came across very good deal on a used item (basically used Adi-2 Pro for the price of DAC). I don’t need a remote and listen to IEMs on the go only, so was not drooling over new Adi-2 DAC features...

I’m in for the meet if you are going to host one ;)

“pop up event for your readers” (whatever his means) at BBR where they’ll promote some new Bose/Sony/b&w gear? I’ll have to pass regardless of the date as well.

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Hi guys, Interested in attending the meet as well. Thanks, Yuriy

It supports 384 through Audirvana + for sure - I've tested this many times. So yes, it does support 384 without any drivers on mac.

Received my accessport today and updated firmware in 15 seconds. It looks very neat and I really like black matte finish. It's actually much smaller than I thought which is a very good thing. Will listen to it tomorrow with my Fostex th900.

In this hobby price difference doesn't say much as you know. Speaking of Chord, I had both mojo and Hugo and preferred mojo regardless the price. I never tried them on speakers though as I primarily listen to headphones. I had Bifrost Multibit (actually had it twice) and I couldn't hear the...

To me Ares definitely goes deeper in bass. Also, the overall timber has less digital glare (not hat Mimby had a lot of it, but Ares sounds more analog like). Overall the differences are subtle, but noticeable after longer listening sessions. I haven't received my xlr interconnects yet, so these...

I'm waiting on Apple version as well. Have you received any update on shipping?

@DrGraceW I'm super early bird backer and have not received mine yet (I'm in Canada). Any update on when you will ship to Canadian customers? Thanks.

Really like my Ares and I'm wondering how much better is Pontus. The difference between Ares and Mimby is not day and night, however it's there.

My Denafrips Ares has arrived and so far I like it more than my Mimby, especially when fed through Singxer SU-1.

650 sold on 50 minutes. Nice. I'm in for a pair.