[tekkster]

Ahhh bummer. Don't have the 800s. only the older 800

 

[tekkster]

My preferred settings for
- Focal Utopia headphones only (One of two custom presets)
- For jazz and classical only
- For electronica, or 80's rock, house, rap, R&B, it's basically flipped
(With utopia for this type of music, I prefer a little help with bass sometimes, and a dip for treble above 5K)

How can you not love this fine-tuned control

 

[FangJoker]

I just discovered this unit and believe it will be my next purchase.

 

[JamesCanada]

Hey, just purchased this unit but I have not received it yet.
Would you guys recommend an amp or is integrated enough? If so, any suggestions?
I have the following HP:
HD800S
E-MU Teak
HD6xx
Oppo PM-3

Thanks

 

[Leogaluc666]

I've got the combo adi-2 dac => h800, a dedicated amp made a big difference, adi2 amp lacks punch and low end

 

[Phoniac]

The ADI-2's Extreme Power stage don't lack anything. Comments like this make me think that you did not find the High Power setting in the menu of output 3/4, or dialed down Bass on 3/4 without noticing it. The HD800 is a high impedance phone and technically very easy to drive. You don't need much power but high voltage, and the ADI has plenty of that (10V unbalanced, 20V balanced).

 

[Leogaluc666]

I am well aware of the high voltage mode as well as the treble and bass switch, I recently bought a mjolnir 1 from schiit, and I did a direct comparaison I am just telling you what I hear, I am not denigrating your precious adi 2 don't worry. Someone asked a question and I gave him my truth.

 

[ZenErik]

The original HD800 also lacks punch and with the massive 6k peak will seem to lack low end to plenty of people.

Personally I find the integrated amp just as good as other solid state amps I've tried. That includes the Pro iCan, IHA-6, and Jot for recent ones. That said, it's up to James whether he finds the integrated amp sufficient or not. A nice tube amp can certainly provide a different flavor that may or may not be more pleasing.

 

[FangJoker]

I've got the combo adi-2 dac => h800, a dedicated amp made a big difference, adi2 amp lacks punch and low end

Is it ok for iems?

 

[VRacer-111]

I've got the combo adi-2 dac => h800, a dedicated amp made a big difference, adi2 amp lacks punch and low end

Not with Campfire Audio Cascades... rediculous low end and punch, much better than the Cascades from a Gustard X20U DAC / modded H10 amp combo. Yes for my modded TH-X00PH though - the low end and punch is noticeably better with the Gustard setup.

I will say adding an external amp to the RME ADI-2 DAC is an improvement though.

 

[Leogaluc666]

Exactly I guess it's all about synergy between equipments.
One big thing that was missing as well with the adi2 dac on my HD800 was the rumble that I get with the mjolnir and make it so good to listen to.

Now for iem I could not tell I didn't try but I guess amp pairing is less critical with iem than with headphones.

 

[ZenErik]

The ADI-2 DAC works great with my Shure SE535. No complaints. I don't find it lacking with any of my headphones. I would say that my ADX5000 would probably pair better for a lot of people with a nice tube amp as the treble can be a bit sharp on that particular headphone. It's in the same boat as the HD800 in that regard except that the ADX5000 is by no means bass light.

 

[Flater]

Is it ok for iems?

It works very well with CA Andromeda that I sometimes use for late night listening in bed. This iem is very sensitive, but no hissing on the Adi-2 DAC.

 

[Coltblue]

Power is great on dt 1990 pro 250 ohm and dt 770 pro 250 ohm.

 

[JamesCanada]

Thanks for the response! I appreciate it.
I was wondering if anyone is streaming straight from an Ipad to the RME?
I currently use my Laptop and I would like to use my IPad instead. I just don't know how to plug a lightning to USB-A...

Any suggestions?

James