DomieMic65
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the PS is correctly locked!!
the reset didn't work unfortunately
the reset didn't work unfortunately
Then I think RME's support can help.the PS is correctly locked!!
the reset didn't work unfortunately
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?
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?If the speakers are active, why would you need high gain?
I am going down the same road and will be going RME to act as the preamplifier. Another consideration for you and one that made it a slam dunk for me is how RME utilizes AutoRef. You can read about this in this post from @MC_RME.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?
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?
The encoders can be turned endlessly, but also pressed, adding a push button function. The
current functionality of all encoders is shown in the display. The big Volume knob usually controls volume for all outputs.
Line Output: Ref Level
Sets the reference level for the analog outputs. Choices are -5 dBu, +1 dBu, +7 dBu, +13 dBu atthe RCA output, referenced to digital full scale level (0 dBFS). The levels at the XLR output are 6dB higher, +1 dBu, +7 dBu, +13 dBu, +19 dBu.
Phones: Hi-Power
OFF, ON. Default: OFF. Reference level for 0 dBFS is +7 dBu at the output. With Hi-Power onreference level is 15 dB higher, +22 dBu.
IEM: No choice. The output IEM uses a fixed reference level of -3 dBu.
Auto Ref Level
ON, Off. Default: ON. See chapter 19.3 for details.
I really like a man that takes the logical approach. !!!some times you gotta do what you gotta do...
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It works on all analog and digital outputs.Actually, is the volume control on the balanced outs also, or only the headphone out?
RME ADI-2 DAC FS owner. Active speaker owner (2 pairs, soon three). Passive preamp owner. Power amplifier owner. Tried headphone amplifiers as well.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 you don't hear noise, then you don't have any DR problem.A friend of mine and I are doing test to lock the RME at higher output levels to note how this impacts musical enjoyment.
We are doing the opposite: increasing the volume of the RME and use preamps to adjust the volume as desired. Interesting discussions.Another RME ADI-FS 2 owner here. It feeds a power amplifier with all the gain one might want.
But I currently have a preamp between the two components, and the volume controls as a pair may be of interest here.
I prefer the sound with the Van Alstine Transcendence RB 10 tube preamp in the path. So I keep its volume knob near full volume. To keep volume out of the speakers in reasonable territory, it is necessary to set the RME volume down as much as -35 dB (it depends on the source stream or .flac). If you study the RME manual, it makes a good case that audible details of the sound are not lost (unlike a typical analog pot such as the one in the Transcendence and unlike many DACs).
There is more to it than noise, and this tested on two separate systems with high end components.If you don't hear noise, then you don't have any DR problem.
Depends on what you mean with 'best'. Dac+amp+feature-wise: probably. But if all you need is really dac+amp there are a bunch of cheaper options which perform just as well.I am looking for a dac+amp for Hifiman he1000se. Is RME ADI-2 DAC FS still the best bang for the buck around 1000,- euro in Europe?