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

[Atanasi]

Would it be able, to set different delays at the outputs? I use a double bass array and would need 2 delays for the sub arrays.

No, delays need more memory than included.

 

[ishmeister]

Can the ADI-2 DAC do independent right and light channel EQ?

 

[xaviescacs]

Can the ADI-2 DAC do independent right and light channel EQ?

Yes. I/O -> Dual EQ

https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=35275

 

[ishmeister]

Yes. I/O -> Dual EQ

https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=35275

Awesome, thanks!

 

[antanast]

Loving this with my Arya Stealths!

 

[rask33]

Question on RME ADI2 DAC fs: Can the digital inputs be routed back to the PC through USB?

Isn't that one of the primary purposes of the USB port on it?

 

[Trell]

Isn't that one of the primary purposes of the USB port on it?

Not all DACs let you record from a digital input.

 

[MC_RME]

Most DACs don't. Ours does. And on top of it you even have the choice to record the DSP processed signal. Manual page 22, Loopback to USB.

 

[rask33]

Most DACs don't. Ours does. And on top of it you even have the choice to record the DSP processed signal. Manual page 22, Loopback to USB.

I just glanced at the manual, it looks like it has built in EQ I can use to set the crossover between my speakers and sub in a 2.1?

 

[Svperstar]

I just got a new job with a nice raise so I was thinking of ordering this to reward myself.

Question though, I am a gamer and in Windows I will use Loudness Equalization in some games. My Topping D90 works just fine with this:

https://imgur.com/HM06JIZ

Does the adi-2 support Loudness Equalization?

 

[LTig]

Question though, I am a gamer and in Windows I will use Loudness Equalization in some games. My Topping D90 works just fine with this:
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Does the adi-2 support Loudness Equalization?

Yes (at least my ADI2 PRO).

 

[roog]

I just got a new job with a nice raise so I was thinking of ordering this to reward myself.

Question though, I am a gamer and in Windows I will use Loudness Equalization in some games. My Topping D90 works just fine with this:

https://imgur.com/HM06JIZ

Does the adi-2 support Loudness Equalization?

Yes the ADI-2 DAC fs does include loudness equalisation and when set up properly it works very well

 

[Trell]

Yes the ADI-2 DAC fs does include loudness equalisation and when set up properly it works very well

I think you are confusing the RME Dynamic Loudness with loudness equalization that intends to reduce big differences between loud and more quiet volume (as seen in the text in the image). The RME DAC does not support loudness equalization.

 

[caught gesture]

I just got a new job with a nice raise so I was thinking of ordering this to reward myself.

Question though, I am a gamer and in Windows I will use Loudness Equalization in some games. My Topping D90 works just fine with this:

https://imgur.com/HM06JIZ

Does the adi-2 support Loudness Equalization?

As the equalization is being done at the source, it is the equalized signal that arrives at the DAC (any DAC). That is the signal that will be converted from digital to analogue. That would be my thinking on it.

 

[rask33]

How good is the DSP on these vs something like a miniDSP? Does it completely negate the utility of the latter?

 

[Trell]

How good is the DSP on these vs something like a miniDSP? Does it completely negate the utility of the latter?

That depends on your use case. The miniDSP can be used to integrate a subwoofer (has crossover, delays, etc) and even room EQ, which the ADI-2 DAC does not have, for instance.

 

[NTK]

How good is the DSP on these vs something like a miniDSP? Does it completely negate the utility of the latter?

The RME ADI-2 DAC FS is strictly a 2-channel DAC, whereas miniDSP usually have 4 or more channels. For example, a 2-in / 4-out miniDSP has a matrix mixer, which let you route signals from either of the 2 inputs (or both) to any of the outputs (see below).

The DSP in the RME gives you 5 band parametric EQ, tone control, loudness compensation, and cross-feed.

 

[rask33]

That depends on your use case. The miniDSP can be used to integrate a subwoofer (has crossover, delays, etc) and even room EQ, which the ADI-2 DAC does not have, for instance.

The RME ADI-2 DAC FS is strictly a 2-channel DAC, whereas miniDSP usually have 4 or more channels. For example, a 2-in / 4-out miniDSP has a matrix mixer, which let you route signals from either of the 2 inputs (or both) to any of the outputs (see below).

The DSP in the RME gives you 5 band parametric EQ, tone control, loudness compensation, and cross-feed.

That's unfortunate as my use case is indeed 2.1. I'm having trouble putting it together between the preamp/dac/dsp question. For instance, if I went the route of a Topping Pre90 w/ a miniDSP, that leaves me without a competent DAC. Thanks for the replies and I appreciate the diagram. If you can help solve my dilemma let me know, I'm extremely new to this.

Also for reference, this is a desktop/PC setup.

 

[Trell]

That's unfortunate as my use case is indeed 2.1. I'm having trouble putting it together between the preamp/dac/dsp question. For instance, if I went the route of a Topping Pre90 w/ a miniDSP, that leaves me without a competent DAC. Thanks for the replies and I appreciate the diagram. If you can help solve my dilemma let me know, I'm extremely new to this.

Also for reference, this is a desktop/PC setup.

Do you already have the monitors and subwoofer for your desktop setup?

 

[Svperstar]

Well I finally did it. I bought an RME off Amazon should be here Monday it says. I was thinking of the Topping D90 but eh I want all the crazy features of the RME. Wonder how different it will be from my current Topping D30 -> SMSL SP200 stack?