RME Headphone amplifiers

[mishoristov]

Hi all,
Which of the different RME (adi) dacs has an amp suitable enough to drive Senn HD800s and HD650? Is the one in the cheapest ADI-2 DAC good enough, or should I aim for the more powerful and balanced ones in the PRO or PRO 2/4 models?

thanks,
Misho

 

[Multicore]

See what Amir had to say about it in measurements and listening on HD650

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

This is a review and detailed measurements of the updated version 2 of the RME ADI-2 FS DAC and headphone amplifier. It was kindly sent to me by the company. The cost us US $1,149. The ADI-2 looks very nice in black with a bright, super responsive display (doesn't come out as well in the...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Looks like it can deliver impeccable quality and drive to pretty much any phones.

 

[staticV3]

Which of the different RME (adi) dacs has an amp suitable enough to drive Senn HD800s and HD650?

My freaking Apple dongle drives my HD650 to uncomfortable levels.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

300mW into 300ohms will definitely drive hd800 without any problem.

Just don't read esoteric reviews on the internet... these people are clueless about what they are saying.

 

[johny_2000]

All RME ADI-2 DACs will be able to work properly with the HD650 and HD800s.