yes, check the manual, there is a block diagram.
Thanks, I'm making my way through it. It is the longest FM I read in a while. That's a compliment
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yes, check the manual, there is a block diagram.
+2.5dB is hardware headroom --- you can reach that without clipping.My V2 AK4493 ADI-2 goes to +6.0dB volume on the display.
But manual suggests a max +2.5dB ?
Welcome to ASR and congrats on your ADI-2.Hello,
I am one of the super happy owner of the RME ADI 2 FS, freshly bought thanks to Amir's review.
At the moment I have a Fidelio x2hr, a Sundara, plus a HD650 and a NAD HP50 both arriving. In order to close the circle (for the moment) I would like to ad a closed back medium/high level and I was looking at a couple of Drop's offers:
- E-MU WOOD (25 Ohm, 106dB)
- Dan Clark Aeon Closed X (12.5 Ohm, 91dB)
- MRSPEAKERS ETHER CX CLOSED (23 Ohm, 92 dB)
Do anyone of you have tried one of the above with RME ADI 2 FS? I am a bit worried because their are all pretty low impedance and low sensitivity (which according to Amir's review could end up in non optimal combo for this DAC/AMP).
In case you have any additional suggestions about closed premium under $700 that would fit within my collection you are more than welcome (please note I am in EU)
Thanks a lot in advance
I don't know about particular models but in general the headphone output is quite powerful as the man himself demonstrates below with several models of headphones. You can always order from somewhere with a gentle return policy and try it yourself too, worst case just return it.Thanks for your quick reply. I will surely consider the TH-610...
Do you agree with my concerns about the three above (particularly aeon and MRSPEAKERS)?
It shouldnt struggle with any, especially not the EMU or any of the Fostex variantsHello,
I am one of the super happy owner of the RME ADI 2 FS, freshly bought thanks to Amir's review.
At the moment I have a Fidelio x2hr, a Sundara, plus a HD650 and a NAD HP50 both arriving. In order to close the circle (for the moment) I would like to ad a closed back medium/high level and I was looking at a couple of Drop's offers:
- E-MU WOOD (25 Ohm, 106dB)
- Dan Clark Aeon Closed X (12.5 Ohm, 91dB)
- MRSPEAKERS ETHER CX CLOSED (23 Ohm, 92 dB)
Do anyone of you have tried one of the above with RME ADI 2 FS? I am a bit worried because their are all pretty low impedance and low sensitivity (which according to Amir's review could end up in non optimal combo for this DAC/AMP).
In case you have any additional suggestions about closed premium under $700 that would fit within my collection you are more than welcome (please note I am in EU)
Thanks a lot in advance
I have the Aeon 2 Noire and have no issues driving them with the RME ADI-2. Very happy with the combo.Hello,
I am one of the super happy owner of the RME ADI 2 FS, freshly bought thanks to Amir's review.
At the moment I have a Fidelio x2hr, a Sundara, plus a HD650 and a NAD HP50 both arriving. In order to close the circle (for the moment) I would like to ad a closed back medium/high level and I was looking at a couple of Drop's offers:
- E-MU WOOD (25 Ohm, 106dB)
- Dan Clark Aeon Closed X (12.5 Ohm, 91dB)
- MRSPEAKERS ETHER CX CLOSED (23 Ohm, 92 dB)
Do anyone of you have tried one of the above with RME ADI 2 FS? I am a bit worried because their are all pretty low impedance and low sensitivity (which according to Amir's review could end up in non optimal combo for this DAC/AMP).
In case you have any additional suggestions about closed premium under $700 that would fit within my collection you are more than welcome (please note I am in EU)
Thanks a lot in advance
I also have the Aeon 2 Noire, and the ADI-2 is plenty powerful. Typically I don't even need to go into high gain mode, unless the source is really quiet, and even then there's stacks of headroom in the volume control.Hello,
I am one of the super happy owner of the RME ADI 2 FS, freshly bought thanks to Amir's review.
At the moment I have a Fidelio x2hr, a Sundara, plus a HD650 and a NAD HP50 both arriving. In order to close the circle (for the moment) I would like to ad a closed back medium/high level and I was looking at a couple of Drop's offers:
- E-MU WOOD (25 Ohm, 106dB)
- Dan Clark Aeon Closed X (12.5 Ohm, 91dB)
- MRSPEAKERS ETHER CX CLOSED (23 Ohm, 92 dB)
Do anyone of you have tried one of the above with RME ADI 2 FS? I am a bit worried because their are all pretty low impedance and low sensitivity (which according to Amir's review could end up in non optimal combo for this DAC/AMP).
In case you have any additional suggestions about closed premium under $700 that would fit within my collection you are more than welcome (please note I am in EU)
Thanks a lot in advance
You really need to know the input clipping /sensitivity level of your amp. Also, rca or xlr out of the dac? Someone will help if you tell us the amp.Sorry if this is a question that has been asked before…… But what dB loudness level should I put the RME at as an input to my electrostatic headphone amplifier which has its own volume knob? I’m thinking -13 dB is about right, but I’m not sure. In this case, I’m only using the RME for its DAC capability and it’s equalization to my electrostatic headphone amplifier. I think if the setting is too high, it probably overloads the electrostatic amplifier. Or should I set the RME differently? Thanks everyone
I have a Mjolnir KGSShv amplifier for my Stax L700 headphones and use the XLR outputs.You really need to know the input clipping /sensitivity level of your amp. Also, rca or xlr out of the dac? Someone will help if you tell us the amp.
I cant find any specs for that amp but I didnt look too hard. This post might be useful as it tells you how to get the standard 4v from the xlr- maybe start with that and if you dont hear it clipping I guess you are good.I have a Mjolnir KGSShv amplifier for my Stax L700 headphones and use the XLR outputs.
You may pretty much drive anything with the RME.I am a bit worried because their are all pretty low impedance and low sensitivity