RME ADI-2 DAC Thread

[gimmeheadroom]

Pretty sure those picks show 2, 6.35 mm jacks that can be operated in balanced (ala the current ADI-2 Pro FS-R Black), with a new additional SE 3.5 mm jack in the middle. Just look at the diameters in the pick, the center jack is half the size of the 1/4 inchers, not 2/3... the 2nd link even mentions it's a 3.5 mm in the center.

Not saying there isn't a new 4.4 mm model in the works (no idea either way), but that's not what's pictured there as far as I can tell.

Well, Mathias is about as cranky as the rest of us old guys. Guys who asked for Bluetooth (LOL), MQA, etc. have been shot down on the forums.

I would be shocked if he went for 4,4mm, especially on the Pro model which is clearly targeted not at the hifi crowd who loves the non-pro model.

 

[Matias]

I would be shocked if he went for 4,4mm, especially on the Pro model which is clearly targeted not at the hifi crowd who loves the non-pro model.

Zap!

https://www.gearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RME-ADI-24-PRO-SE-DAC-770x425.jpg

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Zap!



https://www.gearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RME-ADI-24-PRO-SE-DAC-770x425.jpg

First of all I was talking about the other Mathias

And secondly, like @Slaphead said, that does not look like a 4,4mm jack to us

 

[Matias]

First of all I was talking about the other Mathias

And secondly, like @Slaphead said, that does not look like a 4,4mm jack to us

Yes, I know you meant him, he has an H in his name and mine does not.

Anyway, about 4.4 mm, it was confirmed by that grumpy dude. Hahaha just kidding, he seems to be a nice guy.
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?pid=188318#p188318

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Yes, I know you meant him, he has an H in his name and mine does not.

Anyway, about 4.4 mm, it was confirmed by that grumpy dude. Hahaha just kidding, he seems to be a nice guy.
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?pid=188318#p188318

1. Friedhelm added DSD support to his DACs
2. Mathias added a 4,4mm jack to his DAC
3. The world is coming to an end!

"So who's president in 1984, Future Boy?!"

 

[04gto]

Pretty sure those picks show 2, 6.35 mm jacks that can be operated in balanced (ala the current ADI-2 Pro FS-R Black), with a new additional SE 3.5 mm jack in the middle. Just look at the diameters in the pick, the center jack is half the size of the 1/4 inchers, not 2/3... the 2nd link even mentions it's a 3.5 mm in the center.

Not saying there isn't a new 4.4 mm model in the works (no idea either way), but that's not what's pictured there as far as I can tell.

If you go watch the videos on youtube (search RME ADI-2/4 PRO SE), they mention the 4.4 jack. Also if you actually take the time to READ in the forum in the first link, the admin (MC) mentions the 4.4.

 

[Bret Halford]

If you go watch the videos on youtube (search RME ADI-2/4 PRO SE), they mention the 4.4 jack. Also if you actually take the time to READ in the forum in the first link, the admin (MC) mentions the 4.4.

If you took the time to READ my post, you'd see I very clearly didn't argue whether or not this existed or not, just pointed out the ratios in that pic are way off (they are).

 

[04gto]

If you took the time to READ my post, you'd see I very clearly didn't argue whether or not this existed or not, just pointed out the ratios in that pic are way off (they are).

I did READ your post. I did look at the diameters in the pic and this has only convinced me that your micrometer is broken or out of calibration.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I guess an easier answer is that is not a pic of the DAC as it's going to ship. There was discussion about a different power supply that was going to require a larger enclosure etc. The pics we are seeing could be mock ups, prototypes, etc.

 

[Bret Halford]

I guess an easier answer is that is not a pic of the DAC as it's going to ship. There was discussion about a different power supply that was going to require a larger enclosure etc. The pics we are seeing could be mock ups, prototypes, etc.

Impossible! Better to TALK IN CAPS and get angry about a DAC that isn't even the subject of this thread...

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Impossible! Better to TALK IN CAPS and get angry about a DAC that isn't even the subject of this thread...

Agreed. I feel like often people lose sight of the reason we are on this forum. It is not only for info, but to hang out in a friendly atmosphere and shoot the breeze about stuff we love. I don't think disagreements have to be personal, tolerance is good for everybody.

 

[Since1991]

Would anyone be able to tell me why is this happening?

I got the RME ADI-2 connected directly to my computer via USB and I also had a FiiO K9 Pro ESS connected via USB. The RME was working perfectly fine until I unplugged the FiiO K9 Pro as I don't use the FiiO too often. Now the RME is not showing up in the sound settings, or the sound control panel. I tried to unplug and plug the USB, and I also tried to restart the computer.

If anyone had any similar issues and solved the problem, please let me know how to fix this issue, thank you.

Edit: It also says USB (disconnected) on the RME. I tried to switch out the USB cable for a different one, and I tried different USB ports on the computer. Nothing different happened. The (disconnected) part disappears when I connect the USB on the back of the RME for about 3 seconds then comes back on.

 

[Benno1988]

If I was after a punchy DAC with excellent preamping (volume control), what are my eBay options?

The RME, Chord TT2, Gustard X26? What else to choose from?

 

[G8torbyte]

Would anyone be able to tell me why is this happening?

I got the RME ADI-2 connected directly to my computer via USB and I also had a FiiO K9 Pro ESS connected via USB. The RME was working perfectly fine until I unplugged the FiiO K9 Pro as I don't use the FiiO too often. Now the RME is not showing up in the sound settings, or the sound control panel. I tried to unplug and plug the USB, and I also tried to restart the computer.

If anyone had any similar issues and solved the problem, please let me know how to fix this issue, thank you.

Edit: It also says USB (disconnected) on the RME. I tried to switch out the USB cable for a different one, and I tried different USB ports on the computer. Nothing different happened. The (disconnected) part disappears when I connect the USB on the back of the RME for about 3 seconds then comes back on.

I have both a K9 Pro ESS and the RME connected on my PC using USB but have not run into the same conflict you are describing. I do notice the K9 Pro's ASIO driver will take exclusive use of the output and will prevent other software from using the K9's output until the first player is closed. There are ASIO versions for the RME but I use a WASAPI (shared) option sometimes to allow other sound output sources. That takes away the bit-perfect functions if I understand correctly.

 

[Since1991]

I have both a K9 Pro ESS and the RME connected on my PC using USB but have not run into the same conflict you are describing. I do notice the K9 Pro's ASIO driver will take exclusive use of the output and will prevent other software from using the K9's output until the first player is closed. There are ASIO versions for the RME but I use a WASAPI (shared) option sometimes to allow other sound output sources. That takes away the bit-perfect functions if I understand correctly.

Thanks for the reply. It just crossed my mind to actually try to turn the DAC off and on, and when I did that, it started working again. That was a weird one.