Hello all. I'm just delving into the RME DAC world. Has anyone compared the new ADI-2 DAC model to the Pro? I'm trying to decide which one to get. I'm thinking about getting both and comparing. But if someone had already done the work.....
Hello all. I'm just delving into the RME DAC world. Has anyone compared the new ADI-2 DAC model to the Pro? I'm trying to decide which one to get. I'm thinking about getting both and comparing. But if someone had already done the work.....
I ran the pro in se mode for a week while I put together the parts for an adapter . As I understand it in se mode the pro and dac amps are the same . Really the difference in sq switching to balanced is very small but still significant clarity and detail lift with most headphones . Balanced also provides substantially more power so if you have hungry cans go that way . Over all if I was not using the digital interface features I probably would have gone with the dac I don't think the se vs balanced is worth the extra cost alone
I ran the pro in se mode for a week while I put together the parts for an adapter . As I understand it in se mode the pro and dac amps are the same . Really the difference in sq switching to balanced is very small but still significant clarity and detail lift with most headphones . Balanced also provides substantially more power so if you have hungry cans go that way . Over all if I was not using the digital interface features I probably would have gone with the dac I don't think the se vs balanced is worth the extra cost alone
I can pickup the Pro for $1450 new. I really like the option for a balanced headphone connection. I'll probably not use the ADC functions so that is overkill for my uses. Hmmmm
I think I'll pickup both and compare. I'll return the one that I like less.
I can pickup the Pro for $1450 new. I really like the option for a balanced headphone connection. I'll probably not use the ADC functions so that is overkill for my uses. Hmmmm
I think I'll pickup both and compare. I'll return the one that I like less.
If you can compare both that's great . In Australia the price difference is much larger at , 1450 I would go for that unless the dac is 750 or something
If you can compare both that's great . In Australia the price difference is much larger at , 1450 I would go for that unless the dac is 750 or something
No the DAC version is $995. So it's a small difference. I have both on the way. We'll see what I think. The only thing I can see that looks interesting with the DAC version is the updated steady clock and the remote. Other than that the Pro looks like the winner at first glance.
And iem jack in the dac. And black vs silver (unless you pay more for the anniversary ed). I think the units sound the same unless you need the features of the pro.
No the DAC version is $995. So it's a small difference. I have both on the way. We'll see what I think. The only thing I can see that looks interesting with the DAC version is the updated steady clock and the remote. Other than that the Pro looks like the winner at first glance.
Be very interested in how much difference the clock upgrade has made . A remote is very tempting , do you know if it can set all the features . Twiddling the knobs for eq settings is a pain .
I received the Pro today. I'm very impressed. The sound signature is not what I expected. Very smooth and warmish. The detail is unreal. I have to get a pair of headphones that does it justice now. What headphone are everyone using? I'm not a big fan of the HD800. I have LCD-2s and 3s and a pair of Aeons. The Aeons sound best with the onboard amp.
The other pro kit I've tried in the past was so bright I wanted to dig my eyes out. The RME is so different. Very enjoyable to listen to for hours. I listened all day at work.
I received the Pro today. I'm very impressed. The sound signature is not what I expected. Very smooth and warmish. The detail is unreal. I have to get a pair of headphones that does it justice now. What headphone are everyone using? I'm not a big fan of the HD800. I have LCD-2s and 3s and a pair of Aeons. The Aeons sound best with the onboard amp.
The other pro kit I've tried in the past was so bright I wanted to dig my eyes out. The RME is so different. Very enjoyable to listen to for hours. I listened all day at work.
Its output is very clean ( re. SNR), dynamic , fast, detailled so that I think that Focal TOTL headphones, ( Clear, Elear, Utopia) may get the most out of it, to take advantage of these possibilities of the RME.
Anyone care to share their experience with the balanced output of the ADI-2 Pro? My cables + adapter are still on their way, not expecting much, maybe a bit more slam and effortlessness and slightly expanded soundstage?
I received the Pro today. I'm very impressed. The sound signature is not what I expected. Very smooth and warmish. The detail is unreal. I have to get a pair of headphones that does it justice now. What headphone are everyone using? I'm not a big fan of the HD800. I have LCD-2s and 3s and a pair of Aeons. The Aeons sound best with the onboard amp.
The other pro kit I've tried in the past was so bright I wanted to dig my eyes out. The RME is so different. Very enjoyable to listen to for hours. I listened all day at work.
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