RME ADI-2 DAC Thread
Jun 23, 2020 at 1:55 PM Post #2,836 of 5,991
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Just played with the EQ for the first time. Fun and good stuff!


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Jun 25, 2020 at 9:43 PM Post #2,841 of 5,991
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Jun 26, 2020 at 9:31 AM Post #2,845 of 5,991
Just played with the EQ for the first time. Fun and good stuff!
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The ability to tweak the EQ with detailed frequency adjustments on the RME are a fantastic feature. Very useful feature especially with hearing impaired or like me with age my hearing loss is progressing in certain frequencies. Also the RME allows asymmetric EQ settings for each left or right channel.
I usually start with a slight V signature and then do minor adjustments with the bass/treble dials for each headphone.
 
Jun 26, 2020 at 11:02 AM Post #2,846 of 5,991
The ability to tweak the EQ with detailed frequency adjustments on the RME are a fantastic feature. Very useful feature especially with hearing impaired or like me with age my hearing loss is progressing in certain frequencies. Also the RME allows asymmetric EQ settings for each left or right channel.
I usually start with a slight V signature and then do minor adjustments with the bass/treble dials for each headphone.

I notice you have THX AAA-789. Is it better amp when connected to the ADI-2? Been thinking whether to get an amp for the ADI-2.
 
Jun 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM Post #2,847 of 5,991
The ADI-2 amp is not enough for certain headphones. Certainly a strong outboard amp is a good idea if you have cans that the RME doesn't drive well.
 
Jun 26, 2020 at 2:41 PM Post #2,848 of 5,991
The ADI-2 amp is not enough for certain headphones. Certainly a strong outboard amp is a good idea if you have cans that the RME doesn't drive well.
But those types of headphones are the exception rather than the rule, the RME on high power mode can drive most cans pretty darn good.
 
Jun 26, 2020 at 3:52 PM Post #2,850 of 5,991
But those types of headphones are the exception rather than the rule, the RME on high power mode can drive most cans pretty darn good.
I agree with this. If you are after a clean and dynamic sound the RME can drive 80% of headphones without a sweat and without needing an external amp. If you prefer flavour over technicalities, you might want to add an amp to the RME which is fine. But it is not needed, unless you are after a certain flavour. The remaining 20% (Abyss, Susvara) well, in that case I guess you already own a few amps above 1-2K anyway.
 

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