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RME ADI-2 DAC FS Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz DA Converter

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RME ADI-2 DAC FS Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz DA Converter
Key Features
  • Studio-Quality 2-Channel USB DAC
  • High-End Headphone Amplifier
  • S/PDIF & ADAT Playback
  • DSD up to 768 kHz / DSD256
The RME ADI-2 DAC FS is a two-channel digital-to-analog converter for the discerning audiophile or engineer. It offers 32-bit conversion up to 768 kHz, making it compatible with high-resolution PCM formats and even DSD256. Additionally, the ADI-2 is compatible with iOS devices with apposite adapters, so you can enjoy audio streamed off your tablet or iPhone in a high-quality manner.
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can RME ADI 2 DAC be powerful enough to drive ...

can RME ADI 2 DAC be powerful enough to drive Audeze lcd 3?
Asked by: Van
Yes, no problem there. Some popular headphones are compared at the link below, to show that the ADI-2 Pro and DAC models do not need any extra amplifier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Zyuo-cOIk
Answered by: Synthax US
Date published: 2022-09-06

Can I use it to input coaxial SPDIF signal into ...

Can I use it to input coaxial SPDIF signal into my computer?
Asked by: Luca
You could capture the SPDIF input on a computer by enabling the USB loopback function (can be pre or post DSP). This would send the incoming SPDIF signal back up to the computer over USB (again either pre or post DSP).
Answered by: r. adam
Date published: 2022-09-06

Is this the latest model with the ESS 9028 chip?

Is this the latest model with the ESS 9028 chip?
Asked by: John
Yes, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz DA Converter stock at B&H, at the time of this writing, includes the latest version of the ESS D/A chip.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2022-02-05

Can it work plugged to 230v European socket?

Can it work plugged to 230v European socket?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes this will accept 230volt but you will need to change the shape of the plug.
Answered by: James Cruz
Date published: 2020-12-07

Can i hook this to an amp and powered subwoofer ...

Can i hook this to an amp and powered subwoofer at tbe same time
Asked by: Scott
Possibly, by using balanced outputs to the amp, and RCA to the subwoofer. Ask this question on the (great) RME forum to be sure!
Answered by: Jacek
Date published: 2020-05-25

Will this DAC work to connect the Optical, or ...

Will this DAC work to connect the Optical, or Coax., output/s of a CD Transport to this DAC, and the RCA/analog outputs of this DAC to the line-level RCA-analog CD input of my Musical Fidelity Preamplifier?
Asked by: Leigh A.
Yes, you can connect the optical or coaxial outputs from a CD transport to the inputs on the RME ADI-2 DAC FS Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz DA Converter and then use its analog RCA outputs to connect to the line level RCA analog input on your preamplifier.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2022-07-13

How does this work? I plug it into my computer ...

How does this work? I plug it into my computer usb port and then I can listen to high quality audio through headphones?
Asked by: Elmer
Yes. The RME ADI-2 DAC FS Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz DA Converter is a two-channel digital-to-analog converter that offers 32-bit conversion up to 768 kHz for compatibility with high-resolution PCM formats and DSD256. The ADI-2 connects to your computer and you can listen through headphones and/or connect speakers to the RCA or XLR outputs.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2023-01-23

Can I use it to acquire SPDIF signal with my ...

Can I use it to acquire SPDIF signal with my computer?
Asked by: Luca
Yes, you can capture digital inputs via the USB connection. SPDIF (optical or coaxial) is available as an input source, and the latest firmware adds a "loopback" feature that allows you to capture playback signal as an input as well.
Answered by: Synthax US
Date published: 2021-10-07
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