If you're on Android, you can use USB Audio Player Pro with an OTG cable to connect to the RME. The app also has Tidal or quboz integration if you need it
RME ADI-2 DAC Thread
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I have asked RME if there is a sonic difference between the original model with the AK4490 chip and the revision with the AK4493 chip.
This was the answer:
"There is no difference in sound by design. There is measurable difference between the two versions.
But if it is possible to hear any difference is a subjective matter."
This means undetectable difference by ears in my book. So it doesn't really matter which version you get if your only concern is sound quality.
I am also after a secondhand unit, but the only secondhand one on head-fi is offered for a hefty £700 when brand new units are available for £790 in the UK. The seller refused to lower the price, perhaps he hasn't heard of the recent price drop.
Anyway, I am also looking for a secondhand unit, but not for £700. Closer to £500 please, cheers.
This was the answer:
"There is no difference in sound by design. There is measurable difference between the two versions.
But if it is possible to hear any difference is a subjective matter."
This means undetectable difference by ears in my book. So it doesn't really matter which version you get if your only concern is sound quality.
I am also after a secondhand unit, but the only secondhand one on head-fi is offered for a hefty £700 when brand new units are available for £790 in the UK. The seller refused to lower the price, perhaps he hasn't heard of the recent price drop.
Anyway, I am also looking for a secondhand unit, but not for £700. Closer to £500 please, cheers.
SupperTime
500+ Head-Fier
Awsome, but what cable exactly do I need from Amazon? Because I see the adi2 has a weird USB connection IN the back, I'm new to all this
SupperTime
500+ Head-Fier
my phone has a USB C, so USB c to what?
Also what is the best input into the adi2 that would yield the best sound quality?
inseconds99
500+ Head-Fier
I am looking forward to hear the reviews on the new ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition. The current pro model did not measure as well as the aid-2 dac from what I have read. Hopefully this new revision will perform better then the original Pro and the ADI-2 Dac. If audiosciencereview says it’s up to snuff I will be ordering it once available.
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USB to female USB a just like what I have linked in the post (it's the same one I use myself).
As for best quality, from that app you'll want to set "bit-perfect" to on or "when possible" and play either flacs or high bitrate files.
Tethering your phone to a DAC will become cumbersome in the long run so you'll want to consider using a network streamer/player at some point.
SupperTime
500+ Head-Fier
What is a competent but on the lower end of the price spectrum network player, streamer? Something I can control with my phone
There's one on ebay UK - £750 but open to offers. I was looking at it but am now going in a different direction.
SupperTime
500+ Head-Fier
What direction? I'm skeptical too
gimmeheadroom
Headphoneus Supremus
It's pretty standard for DACs to use a USB B connector for input. That's what the RME uses.
Bluesound Node 2i.
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SupperTime
500+ Head-Fier
Thanks so much for your help,
I can't find on Amazon what I Need for sure. I think it has to be OTG
I have a usb C on my phone, can someone help a newbie with a link?
Infoseeker
Headphoneus Supremus
For type-c to type-c, then any cable will work.
If one side is type-B, then you will need an OTG cable.
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SupperTime
500+ Head-Fier
I got a usb type c port for my phone.
But I need the other end to fit and work decently to the adi2 dac
Infoseeker
Headphoneus Supremus
Here ya go. They are usually called phone printer cables. Though modern notebooks with only usb-c, it is also printer cables for them too.
Aliexpress US $1.88 | USB-C USB 3.1 Type C Male Connector to USB 2.0 B Type Male Data Cable for Cell Phone&Printer&Hard Disk 1m
https://a.aliexpress.com/_shyGc7
I use this to connect my E1da PowerDac V2 to my cellphone. Trying to catch a used RME ADI-2 DAC if I ever see one in the forums.
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