RME ADI-2 FS Version 2 DAC and Headphone Amp Review

[pallas]

My USB cable from the ADI to the phone is 1 meter (~39") long. Wouldn't call that mighty long.
I did some tests with shorter cables, but couldn't hear any differences.
A 50 cm cable would just work, but then I could not reach to the REDMI/UAPP phone for changing tracks when sitting on the sofa.
The Qudelix I use in the office, with the 7Hz Zero:2

 

[Bernd]

Unfortunately, my ears don't support intra-auriculars. I tried a few and I find them painfull to wear.

 

[DomieMic65]

Merry Christmas to all!

Has anyone had any problems after updating the DAC f.ware?
How (if) did you solve it?
It seems that after the last one my DAC is not responding (no screen turning on or relais clicking inside the device) except the power button turning from red to white. The computer does not see the DAC too.
The update didn't get any error after finishing.
I tried resetting the device but no luck.
I have asked to the RME forum, and I have opened a ticket to RMEs support .... I am posting here too just in case anyone has any other idea that I might try.
Thank you!!

 

[Oldson]

Merry Christmas to all!

Has anyone had any problems after updating the DAC f.ware?
How (if) did you solve it?
It seems that after the last one my DAC is not responding (no screen turning on or relais clicking inside the device) except the power button turning from red to white. The computer does not see the DAC too.
The update didn't get any error after finishing.
I tried resetting the device but no luck.
I have asked to the RME forum, and I have opened a ticket to RMEs support .... I am posting here too just in case anyone has any other idea that I might try.
Thank you!!

merry christmas to you too.
hope they get you sorted.
interested in buying one of these soon.
cheers

 

[DomieMic65]

merry christmas to you too.
hope they get you sorted.
interested in buying one of these soon.
cheers

you should it's a great device!!

 

[palm]

The update didn't get any error after finishing.
I tried resetting the device but no luck.
I have asked to the RME forum, and I have opened a ticket to RMEs support .... I am posting here too just in case anyone has any other idea that I might try.
Thank you!!

Maybe you already consulted the manual, if not I just found two interesting informations: there is a safety bios so the unit should stay functional after a failed firmware update, and the factory reset should be done with usb disconnected.

 

[40th Anniversary]

My USB cable from the ADI to the phone is 1 meter (~39") long. Wouldn't call that mighty long.
I did some tests with shorter cables, but couldn't hear any differences.
A 50 cm cable would just work, but then I could not reach to the REDMI/UAPP phone for changing tracks when sitting on the sofa.
The Qudelix I use in the office, with the 7Hz Zero:2

I sit 11 feet from my RME with a plain Jane USB cable: no issues.

 

[DomieMic65]

Maybe you already consulted the manual, if not I just found two interesting informations: there is a safety bios so the unit should stay functional after a failed firmware update, and the factory reset should be done with usb disconnected.

I have done it with USB disconnected but no luck.. just the pwr button goes from red to white no clicking relays inside and no screen on

 

[unpluggged]

I have done it with USB disconnected but no luck.. just the pwr button goes from red to white no clicking relays inside and no screen on

You seem to have overlooked the question about the possible confusion of VOL button with the VOLUME dial on the RME forum...

 

[DomieMic65]

You seem to have overlooked the question about the possible confusion of VOL button with the VOLUME dial on the RME forum...

no I have not ... I also tried the option Volume Dial & Button (that deletes every configuration of the device) with encoder 1 with no result

 

[unpluggged]

no I have not ... I also tried the option Volume Dial

Umm, seems you do confuse them. Why then would you press the VOLUME dial if reset is done by pressing the VOL button and Encoder 1 together? The VOLUME dial should be left alone here.

 

[DomieMic65]

yes you are right..
I will try this too but i do not have high hopes..

do you know if there is any fuse after the power supply in the DAC ?
it seems that there is no power going "in" after the PS (excuse my non technical terms)

 

[MatrixS2000]

do you know if there is any fuse after the power supply in the DAC ?
it seems that there is no power going "in" after the PS (excuse my non technical terms)

Double check your power connection at the DAC. RME uses a locking barrel connector, it probably is not locked into place. You will feel when it locks into place and your DAC should power up fine.

 

[unpluggged]

do you know if there is any fuse after the power supply in the DAC ?

Yes, there is. But you say that the power/standby LED illuminates and reacts to the button, so power is being fed. Then it's either bad contact (as @MatrixS2000 says, make sure the locking power connector is fully inserted and locked) or corrupted firmware that should be able to be overridden by a factory reset.

 

[DomieMic65]

the PS is correctly locked!!
the reset didn't work unfortunately

 

[melowman]

some times you gotta do what you gotta do...

 

[unpluggged]

the PS is correctly locked!!
the reset didn't work unfortunately

Then I think RME's support can help.

 

[MKR]

Looking for a new DAC that can also be used as a preamp and direct connect to active speakers. Is there any better choice than the RME? Is the preamp high gain?

 

[D2013]

Looking for a new DAC that can also be used as a preamp and direct connect to active speakers. Is there any better choice than the RME? Is the preamp high gain?

If the speakers are active, why would you need high gain?

 

[MKR]

If the speakers are active, why would you need high gain?

You misunderstood … I am not referring to amplifier level gain …You still want a preamp with high gain to drive the active speaker line level inputs … often DACs with advertised volume control capability are lower gain and really not a suitable preamp replacement. Actually, is the volume control on the balanced outs also, or only the headphone out?