I paid £830 for a new RME ADI 2 DAC ( from Studiocare Professional Audio ltd )
RME ADI-2 DAC Thread
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rickydenim
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Thankyou! Actually can't believe how much cheaper this will be than going local. A no brainer now! Early Christmas present
Matias
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Bought mine here:Thankyou! Actually can't believe how much cheaper this will be than going local. A no brainer now! Early Christmas present
https://www.nordacoustics.co.uk/product-page/rme-adi-2-dac
What happens if I connect amps to both Line Out outputs, RCA and XLR? Will both play at the same time if the amps are on?
Tuneslover
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I believe BOTH Line Outs (SE and XLR) will output from the RME. Therefore I vote "YES".
Hey guys, how do you check if your adi 2 dac FS is the latest version with AK4493?
Remote controll
gimmeheadroom
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It really doesn't matter, even according to the guys who made it.
arielext
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Both will play as long as Line Out is played. Both will be played at their respected level.
Hinomotocho
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Is there much difference between the RME's (non-balanced) output and the balanced output of the TA-ZH1ES or other balanced amps?
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Output impedance and power. It depends on the amp.
joshua9061
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So is the difference between the RME versions just power output?
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No.
Per RME:
"The current version of the ADI-2 DAC comes with an extended remote control, a further improved DA conversion and an adapted analog output stage for even better noise and distortion values.
The updated ADI-2 DAC uses AKM's AK4493 in a special circuit variant developed by RME engineers that allows the chip to perform at its best. With noise levels of 123 dBA, distortion less than -120 dB, or THD+N of -116 dB, the device delivers outstanding measured values. Even the IEM output, with -118 dBu already the world's lowest noise headphone output, improves to a sensational -121 dBu. In addition, there is 4 dB of digital headroom, so that even high intersample peaks do not produce any audible distortion. Finally, the device now also offers a clear reserve in volume setting. +2.5 dB result in a still undistorted analog output signal.
All these improvements are completely transparent in the previous menu navigation. There are no changes in operation, features and behavior compared to the predecessor, which is why neither appearance nor name have changed. The only difference: with 'Low Dispersion' another digital filter is available for selection. Explanations for this filter can be found in the detailed manual of the ADI-2 DAC."
Hey everyone.
Have a question I'm hoping you can help with as I'm having no luck figuring it out myself.
I currently have a ADI-2 PRO FS and a tube amp. I'd like to plug my computer into the ADI-2 PRO FS, then have the amp convert that to analog and send it to my amplifier which has RCAs. I have purchased a Male TS x2 to Male RCA cable, plugged them in, then set the ADI-2 to "Dig Thru" mode, but no sounds is being sent out of the amp (Ampsandsound Mogwai).
What am I missing? Thank you for your help!
Have a question I'm hoping you can help with as I'm having no luck figuring it out myself.
I currently have a ADI-2 PRO FS and a tube amp. I'd like to plug my computer into the ADI-2 PRO FS, then have the amp convert that to analog and send it to my amplifier which has RCAs. I have purchased a Male TS x2 to Male RCA cable, plugged them in, then set the ADI-2 to "Dig Thru" mode, but no sounds is being sent out of the amp (Ampsandsound Mogwai).
What am I missing? Thank you for your help!
gimmeheadroom
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How have you been using the DAC until now? What method of connection between computer and DAC?
I don't know what dig thru is, you should be using line out mode.
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