Duncan_McCloud
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Guess i Will go on Reading rme manual. It's a bit of a mess, but at least i Will learn something lol
Ordered an RME ADI2DAC as well. Do you guys use fixed volume with JOT R? If so which gain setting di you use?
I HIGHLY recommend YOUR FINAL SYSTEM cables for the sr1a....I read a good review of the cable and decided to give it a go, cost less than the stock and is excellent...in fact I liked it so much I ordered a couple more for my other HP's
I have the Jot set around 10 o'clock and use the volume on the RME. I'm connecting the RME to the Jot with balanced outputs with the RME set to +13dBu output level, and I adjust the volume on the RME (instead of the Jot), for vinyl I keep it between -10 and -2, for digital tracks which have higher RMS volume, I have it around -15 maybe.
What’s the different between the +13dbu output level, and adjusting the line output volume?
Is +13dbu like setting a max volume / headroom?
For all those wondering how to set up RME ADI-2 DAC FS and ADI-2 Pro FS, look here.May I ask if you are using "Auto Ref Level" ON or OFF ?
If I have read correctly around and the manuals I will try the following settings, which are no longer valid when PEQ and Bass/Treble are in use
Auto Ref Level: OFF
Ref Level: +7dBu
Volume: 0dB fixed
In this way we should have 1.73V RCA and 3.46V XLR.
If someone woud like to get 2.06V for RCA and 4.11V for XLR:
Auto Ref Level: OFF
Ref Level: +13dBu
Volume: -4.5dB fixed
It's a bit complicated. Guess wil try at low volume at first.
On RME forum you can find more details
-30 dB is too low for full quality.I use the Jotunheim R with the RME ADI-2 -- clearly a popular combination. I also usually play music through Roon, and use Roon's built-in EQ rather than the ADI-2. I might change that if I figure out hoe to get the ADI-2 dialed in how I like.
I run the Jotunheim wide open, with the volume knob maxed out and the bass compensation off. I then use the ADI-2 for all volume, and usually having it sitting about -30db. I've never noticed any distortion this way.
I use the Jotunheim R with the RME ADI-2 -- clearly a popular combination. I also usually play music through Roon, and use Roon's built-in EQ rather than the ADI-2. I might change that if I figure out hoe to get the ADI-2 dialed in how I like.
I run the Jotunheim wide open, with the volume knob maxed out and the bass compensation off. I then use the ADI-2 for all volume, and usually having it sitting about -30db. I've never noticed any distortion this way.
Well, you might want to inquire to dealers about the HSA-1b. You can grab a good deal as the margins on the amp are actually far better than the headphones.Due to the pandemic, with no opportunity to listen to a pair before purchase, I leapt ahead and bought an SR1a with the interface box, and hooked them up to my Bryston 4B SST2 amp....and they sound fantastic in all respects.
Now, like most of us in this hobby, I'm never satisfied....and would like to know from those that have run the Raal's both ways: Are there further sonic gains to be had by using a direct-drive amp vs using a good quality speaker amp? The vibe I seem to be getting from some, is that the weak link appears to the interface box itself, and that no matter how good the amplifier is behind it, you are somewhat limited by the box.
While I'm not ready to drop some cash on an HSA-1b quite yet - mostly because we'll likely see some additional best effort direct-drive amp offerings in the near future - in the meantime, I'd be willing to look into a Jot R if those that have had both in their systems say that it's even a small step up.
Thoughts?
Well, you might want to inquire to dealers about the HSA-1b. You can grab a good deal as the margins on the amp are actually far better than the headphones.
I think you'll find the direct-drive options limited for a variety of reasons, fwiw.
The Xs 300 was the main component of comparison as it showed where the SR1a bottleneck was/is. I've done this with the TC as well.Thanks for that info on the Raal amp. It's encouraging to know there might be a little wiggle room. I see you have the Pass integrated and the HSA-1b. Have you compared the two with the sr1a? If so, what were the pros and cons of each vs the other? Thx.