[Facta]

Is it true that ADI-2 Pro allows an incoming normal CD-quality tune to be upsampled to DSD quality and also record the result?

 

[Schildbrecher]

Is it true that ADI-2 Pro allows an incoming normal CD-quality tune to be upsampled to DSD quality and also record the result?

I can't answer your question but in the end it would be a fake DSD with no gain. Just higher rate of data for nothing.
Try yourself 44 KHz vs 96 KHz vs 192 KHz in blind test.
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Forget upsampling... you gain nothing of it, unless you use NOS.

Best DA Filter: SD LD
2nd best DA Filter: NOS + upsampling to 96/192 KHz

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The ADI-2 Pro is a fully symmetrical dual mono DAC for each channel (L; R) with fully symmetrical dual AMP for each channel if you use the balanced output.
I tested it myself, you get the highest and best quality with balanced output. It is not just more power.
It sounds much better coz of two DACs and two AMPs.

Think about it ONE DAC, ONE AMP for EACH of two channels.

Input -> DSP -> 2 DACs -> 2 AMPs

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If you use to high KHz (I believe 384 KHz), you can't use features like EQ...

 

[Facta]

I can't answer your question but in the end it would be a fake DSD with no gain. Just higher rate of data for nothing.
Try yourself 44 KHz vs 96 KHz vs 192 KHz in blind test.
______________________________

Forget upsampling... you gain nothing of it, unless you use NOS.

Best DA Filter: SD LD
2nd best DA Filter: NOS + upsampling to 96/192 KHz

______________________
The ADI-2 Pro is a fully symmetrical dual mono DAC for each channel (L; R) with fully symmetrical dual AMP for each channel if you use the balanced output.
I tested it myself, you get the highest and best quality with balanced output. It is not just more power.
It sounds much better coz of two DACs and two AMPs.

Think about it ONE DAC, ONE AMP for EACH of two channels.

Input -> DSP -> 2 DACs -> 2 AMPs

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If you use to high KHz (I believe 384 KHz), you can't use features like EQ...

Thank you. I thought there was some type of an actually effective "All-to-DSD" feature in RME design to access that is similar to Sony DMP Z1's DSEE HX AI that seems to be doing a good job with the help of AI algorithms that have analyzed millions of tracks to effectively upsample normal recordings to better ones -live performances, in particular.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Thank you. I thought there was some type of an actually effective "All-to-DSD" feature in RME design to access that is similar to Sony DMP Z1's DSEE HX AI that seems to be doing a good job with the help of AI algorithms that have analyzed millions of tracks to effectively upsample normal recordings to better ones -live performances, in particular.

I don't know about the Pro but if I am not mistaken the ADI-2 DAC FS does have DSD direct mode. There is no volume control, so it only works with the rear panel out (XLR or RCA).

There is no upsampling and no format conversion on the non-Pro model. I don't know anything about the Pro except that it is also an ADC.

 

[Cyrusis]

Have a question for you all. I'm purchasing the ADI-2 Pro over the non-pro primarily for the balanced headphone output option. I plan to use the dual TS 1/4" outputs into RCA to connect my tube amp. Is this the right way to go?

Can't seem to find any high quality dual 1/4" TS to dual RCA cables for this. Would you guys have any suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Have a question for you all. I'm purchasing the ADI-2 Pro over the non-pro primarily for the balanced headphone output option. I plan to use the dual TS 1/4" outputs into RCA to connect my tube amp. Is this the right way to go?

Can't seem to find any high quality dual 1/4" TS to dual RCA cables for this. Would you guys have any suggestions?

Thank you!

You do not need the Pro version to drive an external amp. The non-Pro model has RCA and XLR outputs.

 

[Cyrusis]

You do not need the Pro version to drive an external amp. The non-Pro model has RCA and XLR outputs.

I'm aware of this. I want the pro model for the balanced headphone capability when I want to listen to a solid state amp.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I'm aware of this. I want the pro model for the balanced headphone capability when I want to listen to a solid state amp.

Plug the XLR output into a solid state amp...

 

[Cyrusis]

Plug the XLR output into a solid state amp...

I have a tube amp as mentioned. The ADI-2 Pro manual recommends using the TS outputs in the back to connect to an RCA amp.

 

[Dogmatrix]

Have a question for you all. I'm purchasing the ADI-2 Pro over the non-pro primarily for the balanced headphone output option. I plan to use the dual TS 1/4" outputs into RCA to connect my tube amp. Is this the right way to go?

Can't seem to find any high quality dual 1/4" TS to dual RCA cables for this. Would you guys have any suggestions?

Thank you!

Yes that is the way to go for single ended amp connection . I think one of the custom cable builders is your only option for high quality don't think you will find them ready made . This kind of thing is available at guitar stores

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I have a tube amp as mentioned. The ADI-2 Pro manual recommends using the TS outputs in the back to connect to an RCA amp.

You said you wanted it for balanced. I have no idea what you're saying. I'll stop now

 

[Cyrusis]

You said you wanted it for balanced. I have no idea what you're saying. I'll stop now

You may have misread what I said. I'm choosing the ADI-2 Pro over the non-pro model for the balanced headphone output capability for when I want to listen to a solid state amp. I then need to also connect the ADI-2 Pro to my tube amp which only has RCA inputs; my question about finding quality dual 1/4" TS to dual RCA cables to accomplish this. Believe I have it sorted now. Went for a "HOSA HPR005X2 DUAL 1/4 INCH TS JACK TO DUAL RCA CABLE".

Thanks for trying to help.

 

[Cyrusis]

Yes that is the way to go for single ended amp connection . I think one of the custom cable builders is your only option for high quality don't think you will find them ready made . This kind of thing is available at guitar stores

This same Hosa brand actually made a seemingly high quality OFC dual 1/4" TS to dual RCA cable, so I placed an order for one of those.

 

[paulybatz]

Have a question for you all. I'm purchasing the ADI-2 Pro over the non-pro primarily for the balanced headphone output option. I plan to use the dual TS 1/4" outputs into RCA to connect my tube amp. Is this the right way to go?

Can't seem to find any high quality dual 1/4" TS to dual RCA cables for this. Would you guys have any suggestions?

Thank you!

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[Cyrusis]

Hello! Need some help again unfortunately.

Recently purchased the RME ADI-2 Pro Fs and an Ampsandsound Mogwai SE.

I'd like to connect my computer to the ADI-2 Pro Fs, and then have the unit output the signal into analog in order to plug into my Mogwai amplifier. The back of the ADI-2 Pro has two unbalanced TS outputs (left and right). Naturally I assumed that I could purchase a dual male 1/4 TS to RCA cable, connect it to the back of the ADI-2 and then RCA into the amp, set the mode to Dig Thru (Digital Through), and we'd be in business. Unfortunately it's not working, the ADI-2 doesn't let me change the source for the "Main Output 1/2" to USB; in fact, it is greyed out and indicated that the outputs can only be used in AD/DA mode.

So how do I best accomplish what I'm after? Am I missing a setting on the ADI-2?

The ADI-2 Pro Fs also included a breakout cable accessory with two female coaxial SPDIF (RCA left and right). Should I plug this into the back of the unit, then plug in RCAs to both devices? The front facing PH 3/4 seems to be the only output that works with USB, however it is front facing, and running a cable from the front of the unit then into an amp wouldn't look very good, and it just seems wrong?

Thank you for any advice you can provide!