ADI 2 Series Discontinued, any news on successor?

[Roland68]

Music Store has also removed the devices from its listings, only offering the older ADI-2 FS, as is Thomann.
There are increasing rumors that a new or successor series will be announced in the coming months.

 

[hatverloren]

Cannot wait to see what is the new offer after ADI-2 DAC FS
I guess we can expect something come out in NAMM Show 2026

will be showcasing the latest RME Products during NAMM Show 2026

NAMM Show 2026 - rme-usa.com

Synthax Inc., distributors of world-class audio production tools for both studio and live applications, will be showcasing the latest RME Products during NAMM Show 2026.

www.rme-usa.com

 

[Bland_username42069]

Good opportunity to get a 2/4se discounted if you use a turntable.

 

[Roland68]

Good opportunity to get a 2/4se discounted if you use a turntable.

And where?

I don't see any affordable offers available in the EU.

 

[VintageFlanker]

Good opportunity to get a 2/4se discounted if you use a turntable.

We passed this opportunity. Now it's either out of stock or went up in price (saw at Woodbrass for 2699€ before being sold-out).

 

[Bland_username42069]

We passed this opportunity. Now it's either out of stock or went up in price (saw at Woodbrass for 2699€ before being sold-out).

There’s still a few in the UK discounted. I wrongly assumed it would be the same in Europe and the US.

I can’t see them making another turntable version but maybe they might surprise us.

 

[i.shadrin]

NAMM Show 2026​

2026-01-20–2026-01-24

Synthax Inc., distributors of world-class audio production tools for both studio and live applications, will be showcasing the latest RME Products during NAMM Show 2026. Find us from January 20 to January 24 at the Anaheim Convention Center, booth 14913. See you there!

let's see

 

[KomoGomolaa]

@MC_RME has somehow confirmed on their official forum site that a successor to ADI-2 is coming. Hope we'll find out more during NAMM 2026...

 

[chelgrian]

@MC_RME has somehow confirmed on their official forum site that a successor to ADI-2 is coming. Hope we'll find out more during NAMM 2026...

They said sometime ago they had run out of FPGA space in the ADI-2 design at which point to do anything new they would need a new design with a larger FPGA.

 

[Morla]

so nothing new from RME? Apart from that usb madi sfp

 

[DivineCurrent]

so nothing new from RME? Apart from that usb madi sfp

Unconfirmed source on Reddit, but they might be waiting until March to announce and release the new ADI-2 successors.

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/1pfza9v/any_estimates_on_the_release_of_rme_adi_dac_3

 

[amper42]

Prices for used RME ADI-2 DAC FS are almost as much as I paid new.... crazy.

 

[lewdish]

Hoping it means theyre updating the interface soon, theres some QOL improvements that could be made to meet a more modern market, like USB-C, Power output could be a little stronger nowadays too, and maybe 32 bit ADC. Hope they make news soon

 

[Roland68]

Prices for used RME ADI-2 DAC FS are almost as much as I paid new.... crazy.

Until the new devices are released.
Then it will be decided whether prices will rise further or perhaps even fall drastically.

Rumors suggest the new devices will be significantly more powerful and have more processing power. The PEQ and number of filters may also benefit.

Slight improvements in the ADC are also possible, as are improvements in the DAC.

 

[rcstevensonaz]

Prices for used RME ADI-2 DAC FS are almost as much as I paid new.... crazy.

Hmmm, maybe now is a good time for me to part with my dearly loved ADI-2 Pro.

 

[amper42]

Hmmm, maybe now is a good time for me to part with my dearly loved ADI-2 Pro.

Maybe, but I certainly wont sell my ADI-2 DAC FS. When you have a good thing you learn to keep it.
In fact, I'm really not too interested in how they might change it. It works great the way it is.

 

[respice finem]

Same here

 

[WeekendWarrior]

I was considering one of the 2/4 versions for bass management of my two active subs. Perhaps I'll hold on a while to see what happens, or keep an eye out for stock clearance prices.

 

[Robal]

Any news about upgraded RME DACs for hi-end audio?

 

[chelgrian]

Any news about upgraded RME DACs for hi-end audio?

None, most of the ADI-2 products have been listed as out of stock with unknown return date at distributors for months now but RME’s own website still lists them as current products and no new product announcements have been made or any announcements about availability of the existing products.