Topic: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

Hey RME Forum,

I have a problem with my RME ADI 2 DAC FS. While I was listening to music the device turned off. After that it did not turn on again. The red led does not light. Is there anything I can do to check if the device or power supply is broken? I tried other power supplies, but they were not identical to the one included.
Thank you very much for your help

with best regards.

Smithus

2 (edited by fieldstu 2022-09-09 22:52:48)

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

if it helps

3. System Requirements
General:
 Power supply 12V DC, 1.0 A or up

6. Power Supply
In order to make operating the ADI-2 Pro as flexible as possible, the unit has a universal DC input socket, accepting voltages from 9.5 Volts up to 15 Volts.
..
The DC input of the ADI-2 DAC also allows for the use of a rechargeable lead-battery or LiPo instead of a power supply, for completely independent mobile operation and ground isolation. A matching connection cable (power jack 5.5 x 2.1 mm to terminals 6.3 mm) should be available from various sources.

ADI2, Digiface, ARC

3 (edited by KaiS 2022-09-10 06:37:21)

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

When trying other PSU‘s, very carefully watch out that it’s really DC, and for the correct polarity, or you will break ADI-2.

As marked at the back of ADI-2, PSU’s center pin is (+)

https://www.rme-usa.com/files/uploads/RME-Products/Converter/ADI-2-DAC-C.png

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

Thanks for the answers. I tried a siimiliar one but now i am waiting for the originial one. I just wanted to rule out that it might not be the cable after all. I hope its only the cable.
Do you have any experience what it costs when something is broken internally on the power supply?

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

Sorry, no.
Of course nothing within the time of warranty.

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

Is it AC, polarity or both that will kill the unit

ADI-2 DAC, ADI-2 PRO, DigifaceUSB, UCXII, ARC, HEGEL.h80, KEF.ls50, HD650, ie400pro _,.\''/.,_

7 (edited by Smithus 2022-09-10 10:40:54)

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

It was the cable from another amplifier and the center pin is +. But I was dumb. I checked the PSU with my babyface and it worked. So it is something with my unit. I hope RME can repair it. Thank you very much for your answers. That forum is so helpful everytime. smile

8 (edited by KaiS 2022-09-10 13:53:31)

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

Happy_amateur wrote:

Is it AC, polarity or both that will kill the unit

Both.
AC is alternating polarity: wrong-right-wrong,...

9 (edited by Happy_amateur 2022-09-10 17:24:17)

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

KaiS wrote:
Happy_amateur wrote:

Is it AC, polarity or both that will kill the unit

Both.
AC is alternating polarity: wrong-right-wrong,...

Sorry I asked this question wrong. AC adapter is obviously bad.

Will wrong DC polarity hurt the unit?

ADI-2 DAC, ADI-2 PRO, DigifaceUSB, UCXII, ARC, HEGEL.h80, KEF.ls50, HD650, ie400pro _,.\''/.,_

Re: RME ADI 2 DAC FS no power

It will.

Cheers, Ernst

ADI-2 PRO FS R BE / ADI-2 DAC FS / some old multibit treasuers ;-)