RME ADI-2 DAC FS Sound reproduction improvement possible

[ferdybossy]

Some are disappointed with the sound reproduction of this little giant.
Because this must be the reason it's being sold again.
The figures mentioned by the manufacturer are not greatly exaggerated. But have to admit when I first listened to the sound quality of this little wonder, I didn't like it very much.
The visitors of this site (like me) are often audiophiles, so always looking for ways to improve the playback quality.
On Alpha-Audio I had read something about linear or switched power supply, so I immediately ordered the sBooster 15Volt with my DAC
The sBooster, is seen by many as madness, because what on earth can you do with electricity.
To be honest, I thought the exact same thing. Now without the sBooster, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS sounded pretty good when the LD button on the remote was pressed.
A few days later the power supply came and plugged it in. The LD (Loudness) had to be turned off immediately. Because, instead of a shrill sound. Changes the sound reproduction quality, it seemed as if a tube amplifier suddenly made the playback possible, of course without distortion. I don't earn anything from the advertising that is now being made by me, but not everyone, don't has to look at the amount of money, so if you wanna have a audiophile sound reproduction and it has to be as cheap as possible, then this set is a good start.

 

[ferdybossy]

If, like me, you are not terribly rich, but you still want a fantastic sound reproduction. Then active subwoofers are a good start. There is a lot of choice. I have the KRK 12s. Used the Quad 34 preamp at first, but the RME ADI-2 DAC FS doesn't need a preamp, the sound doesn't get any better with (34) a preamp.
The RME ADI-2 DAC FS connects to the two KRK12s The KEF R3 via (for me) the Quad 606 amplifier, but that can of course also be a class D amplifier, gets the signal from the DAC through the filter(s) of the subwoofer(s).
The PRO version of RME is great, but it has features you don't need at home.

 

[tomtoo]

What is this? A new KI? Feed with RME?

 

[Yuhasz01]

Some are disappointed with the sound reproduction of this little giant.
Because this must be the reason it's being sold again.
The figures mentioned by the manufacturer are not greatly exaggerated. But have to admit when I first listened to the sound quality of this little wonder, I didn't like it very much.
The visitors of this site (like me) are often audiophiles, so always looking for ways to improve the playback quality.
On Alpha-Audio I had read something about linear or switched power supply, so I immediately ordered the sBooster 15Volt with my DAC
The sBooster, is seen by many as madness, because what on earth can you do with electricity.
To be honest, I thought the exact same thing. Now without the sBooster, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS sounded pretty good when the LD button on the remote was pressed.
A few days later the power supply came and plugged it in. The LD (Loudness) had to be turned off immediately. Because, instead of a shrill sound. Changes the sound reproduction quality, it seemed as if a tube amplifier suddenly made the playback possible, of course without distortion. I don't earn anything from the advertising that is now being made by me, but not everyone, don't has to look at the amount of money, so if you wanna have a audiophile sound reproduction and it has to be as cheap as possible, then this set is a good start.

RME DAC produces high fidelity sound(no distortion, transparent, tonally balanced). If recordings are not good it will give you that sound. Good recordings sound great on it. True to the source. This is not an audiophile device.

 

[ferdybossy]

English is not my native language. What does KI mean?

 

[ferdybossy]

RME DAC produces high fidelity sound(no distortion, transparent, tonally balanced). If recordings are not good it will give you that sound. Good recordings sound great on it. True to the source. This is not an audiophile device.

You didn't read all, or expressed myself the wrong way round. My RME stays put, I didn't say it's bad. But it performs much better with a linear power supply.

 

[ahofer]

You didn't read all, or expressed myself the wrong way round. My RME stays put, I didn't say it's bad. But it performs much better with a linear power supply.

Maybe have a look around before posting. There’s lots of good information that would help you direct your search for better sound more productively.

In this particular case, start here:
Post in thread 'Linear power supply for DAC, switch/router improve SQ?'
https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...c-switch-router-improve-sq.30397/post-1067954

 

[BDWoody]

You didn't read all, or expressed myself the wrong way round. My RME stays put, I didn't say it's bad. But it performs much better with a linear power supply.

Do you think RME wouldn't provide an appropriate power supply?

What you suggest is highly unlikely.

 

[tomtoo]

You didn't read all, or expressed myself the wrong way round. My RME stays put, I didn't say it's bad. But it performs much better with a linear power supply.

You say you added a linear power supply, and this has more influence than the Loudness button?

Then the ADI would be a very strange device.

 

[Yuhasz01]

Maybe have a look around before posting. There’s lots of good information that would help you direct your search for better sound more productively.

In this particular case, start here:
Post in thread 'Linear power supply for DAC, switch/router improve SQ?'
https://audiosciencereview.com/foru...c-switch-router-improve-sq.30397/post-1067954

RME device power supply difference, maybe you hear something subjectively in your system and room. If you check RME forum on this issue from a technical engineering design view it is false. Their smps is very well designed.

For what is worth, I tried two different linear power supplies on my RME DAC. I could not identify what was being used—smps or linear- in a blind test with some friends.

 

[Ralph_Cramden]

You didn't read all, or expressed myself the wrong way round. My RME stays put, I didn't say it's bad. But it performs much better with a linear power supply.

 

[Purité Audio]

Ask your wife to slap your face every time your mention ‘linear power supply’ that will cure you.
Keith

 

[Yuhasz01]

Ask your wife to slap your face every time your mention ‘linear power supply’ that will cure you.
Keith

Thank you for bringing humor to a tedious issue that comes up now and again.

 

[Jimbob54]

Please tell us why you chose the sBooster 15 volt.

 

[Katji]

Maybe have a look around before posting. There’s lots of good information that would help you direct your search for better sound more productively.

Nice cat. How does he/she sound? Loud? ... ...The Point /colouring, I don't know - looks like "Ginger Tabby Point."

 

[tomtoo]

Maybe we could ask @MC_RME what he thinks about it?
Maybe ?

 

[JayGilb]

I can't imagine RME would put countless man hours of engineering into a device like this only to ship it with an inferior power supply.