RME ADI-2 Pro Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units' started by k.e., Nov 5, 2016.

  1. Armaegis

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    For all the fancy doodads they brought, I appreciate mute the most.
     
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    I appreciate having digital and analog outs use one volume control. That way I can run my Equator Q12 from analog outs and route optical to a MiniDSP 2x4HD for dedicated sub control. DSP heresy galore!
     
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    Isn't that exactly what you were asking for? Maybe Matthias read your post.


    (I had to google how to spell his name. This SoS article is old, maybe outdated, but interesting.)
    (I moved on to the second google link. This interview is ten years younger, but not from an independent source.)
     
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    Need to to this Firmware update. Need to find a windows PC before... :rolleyes:
     
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    We've been in contact for some time. I couldn't write a decent enough review without his assistance. And I did nag about this function. Especially since nowadays digital monitors are slowly becoming the norm.
     
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    The all-in-one volume control of my Prism is one aspect I greatly enjoy. Although I need to set it up in the software, I can choose what outputs gets linked up to the front knob.
     
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    That's really good to know.
     
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    Along with the implementation of @k.e.'s request regarding the loudness function, it's great to see such responsive support!

    It still seems weird that the second DAC is reserved purely for the balanced headphone output though...
     
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    I'd say that 3/4 DAC is reserved for SE headphone output, 1/2 can function as line outs, second headphone output or balanced second channel.
     
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    As a matter of perspective, that makes a little more sense, thanks.

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    Am I missing this somewhere... I can disable the auto-mute (lineouts) on the individual headphone jack, but I can't when using it in balanced mode?
     
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    Sounds interesting. Did you do any comparisons to it as a DAC (with the linear phase, sharp roll-off filter of course for actual 20hz to 20khz extension) against the Yggdrasil when feeding an external amp with no DSP?
     
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    Probably the same reason you can't disable pre outs on Schiit's balanced gear.
     
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    I'm currently running HD800's balanced and line outs are muted. Switching is performed either by unplugging headphones or pressing and holding the main volume encoder.
     
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    Yeah the switching I can do, but I was wondering if there were a way to have both on, like when using non-balanced headphones.
    edit: it's not a big deal, I was just curious since you can disable the auto-mute with single ended headphones.
     
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    When using balanced headphones, the channel 1/2 outputs are used for one side only, and the channel 3/4 outputs are used for the other side. So it wouldn't really make sense to keep the back outputs on, which would only carry one side. From the manual:

    "The rear analog outputs 1/2 are muted during balanced phones operation, because they are supplied with the same balanced phones signal 1/2, which at the rear outputs represents an out-of-phase mono signal."
     
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    Sorry but no comparison yet. I didn't use any other setting than the sharp filter thus far. I plan to do serious comparison in the next day though cuz I need to decide if I put my Yggdrasil for sale or not. Remember I'm kinda dac-deaf though so don't expect extensive impressions.
     
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    Perfect home alone evening. A small cocktail (London Mule), some highres ECM Jazz (Chris Potter), ADI-2 Pro AE balanced feeding equalized Oppo PM-3.

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    DC in for the win. Easy diy potential.
    edit: (analog side probably have dc-dc, so it won't matter.)
    Does it have mic pre/phantom power ?
     
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    No you would need an external pre amp for recording a microphone.
     

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