RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE

[VintageFlanker]

I am curious to see how much the new chip ES9822Pro improves the AD conversion.

Considering the Cosmos ADC basis, I have pretty good expectations...

Edit: I think @VintageFlanker will have to review and compare both for proper justice again. @Audiophonics ?

One can always dream...

 

[Purité Audio]

The U.K. distributor says they are a ‘limited edition’ product and only 500 units will be produced, all of theirs are going to be sold through a computer shop which is a frankly little disappointing.
Keith

 

[Rja4000]

some years ago you needed 30k to match this levl of performance

Some years ago you could simply not match this. At any price.

 

[DarginMahkum]

The U.K. distributor says they are a ‘limited edition’ product and only 500 units will be produced, all of theirs are going to be sold through a computer shop which is a frankly little disappointing.
Keith

ADI-2/4 Prototyp (Page 5) — ADI-2 & 2/4 Pro series, ADI-2 DAC series — RME User Forum

ADI-2/4 Prototyp (Page 5) — ADI-2 & 2/4 Pro series, ADI-2 DAC series — RME User Forum —

forum.rme-audio.de

 

[Sokel]

The screen is OLED?

 

[Trell]

The screen is OLED?

The specs are not yet public, but I think it’ll be an IPS screen like their other models.

 

[MC_RME]

Correct. BTW, I uploaded the manuals German and English, available here (not yet on our website):

https://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/adi24pro_e.pdf

https://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/adi24pro_d.pdf

 

[Rja4000]

Correct. BTW, I uploaded the manuals German and English, available here (not yet on our website):

https://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/adi24pro_e.pdf

https://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/adi24pro_d.pdf

Congratulations !
This is the most comprehensive measurements set I have ever seen in an audio product manual !


(Some subtitles are still in german in the english version. At least title of 34.21 is.)

 

[MC_RME]

Fixed, thanks.

 

[Music1969]

ESS ADC but what DAC?

 

[FINFET]

Oh the manual is out, thanks! Can't wait but turn to pages with measurements.

On Page 93 "Outputs XLR and rear TRS" figure title says "THD+N 116dB", a minor typo I think?

 

[Matias]

Page 93 2nd graph title: negative THD+N -116 dB.

 

[Matias]

ESS ADC but what DAC?

ESS as well as it says it emulates AKM's NOS.

 

[04gto]

ESS as well as it says it emulates AKM's NOS.

But which ESS?

 

[Matias]

But which ESS?

Probably the same ES9028Q2M they have been using in other models.

RME ADI-2 DAC FS - AKM Versus ESS Measurements (DAC, Preamp & Headamp)

RME ADI-2 DAC FS - AKM Versus ESS Measurements Hey Folks, Today's review is slightly different from usual, with not only one, but two products tested. Well, it is not exactly two "different" products either, strictly speaking... You don't get it? Alright. What about two different units, but...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[MC_RME]

ESS ADC but what DAC?

ES9038Q2M.

Oh the manual is out, thanks! Can't wait but turn to pages with measurements.

On Page 93 "Outputs XLR and rear TRS" figure title says "THD+N 116dB", a minor typo I think?

Page 93 2nd graph title: negative THD+N -116 dB.

Thanks, fixed. You guys are really helpful to iron out the overlooked quirks!

 

[Habbe]

On page 99, on disadvantages of volume potentiometers:

Non-reproducible settings (except 0 and 11)

That is indeed one more than the usual maximum

 

[VintageFlanker]

Comes with new, semi-grounded 40 Watts SMPS with IEC socket
And 114 page printed manual

I may have missed the entirety of the thread, but... At 2499€, does it comes with or without the external PSU?

 

[Veri]

I may have missed the entirety of the thread, but... At 2499€, does it comes with or without the external PSU?

Pretty sure that one is optional.

 

[artburda]

I may have missed the entirety of the thread, but... At 2499€, does it comes with or without the external PSU?

According to the manuals:
Adi-2/4 Pro SE: External switched power supply with IEC socket, lockable connector, DC 12 V 40 W
Adi-2 Pro FS BE: External switched power supply, lockable connector, DC 12 V 24 W

So it seems to be a different power supply.