RME ADI-2 AD/DC Converter

[edahl]

Alternatively I found a nice preamp with optical out that I could use with the RME ADI-2 DAC Fs. The babyface is after all almost as expensive as the ADI-2 DAC, and I just think the ADI-2 DAC is such a beautiful piece of kit.

 

[edahl]

I have the older non-FS version and its been solid. @MC_RME can probably answer your question regarding the mic.

Do you have any big opinions on the Fs vs non-Fs one? I'm eyeing a used non-Fs one if I can get it at a reasonable price (whatever that is for a discontinued model of a used product).

 

[dfuller]

Alternatively I found a nice preamp with optical out that I could use with the RME ADI-2 DAC Fs. The babyface is after all almost as expensive as the ADI-2 DAC, and I just think the ADI-2 DAC is such a beautiful piece of kit.

It doesn't support AES/SPDIF/ADAT to USB. Only the other way around. If you want record functionality out of an ADI-2, you need a Pro.

 

[edahl]

It doesn't support AES/SPDIF/ADAT to USB. Only the other way around. If you want record functionality out of an ADI-2, you need a Pro.

That kills that dream,
Thanks for the info though!

 

[Zensō]

Do you have any big opinions on the Fs vs non-Fs one? I'm eyeing a used non-Fs one if I can get it at a reasonable price (whatever that is for a discontinued model of a used product).

The FS measures better, but there’s no real difference in sound quality in actual use. The only practical difference is the new +19/+4 dBu switch on the bottom which allows you to reduce the output level if need be. Personally, I have no reason to upgrade from the older model to the FS.

 

[edahl]

It doesn't support AES/SPDIF/ADAT to USB. Only the other way around. If you want record functionality out of an ADI-2, you need a Pro.

It does seem like this is incorrect

Discussion on the RME forums seem to confirm this as well Recording/streaming with ADI-2 DAC (Page 1) — ADI-2 Pro & ADI-2 DAC — RME User Forum (rme-audio.de)