Topic: Advice/queries on the ADI-2 DAC fS

Hello

I'm considering buying an ADI-2 DAC fS, and just registered on your forum to hopefully get some advice and answers to a couple of questions.

I'm currently using an Allo USBridge streamer running Volumio and using a Tidal subscription.  Will I be able to connect the USBridge straight to the ADI-2 using the USB port?

I am also considering replacing (or servicing/repairing) my current pre-amp as it's developing an intermittent bad connection/slight hum.  As I considered this I realised that I only actually need a remote control volume, as I don't use any other inputs on my pre-amp, just my DAC.  With the ADI-2 could I connect straight to my power amps via RCA and do away with the pre-amp?

Many thanks
Richard

Re: Advice/queries on the ADI-2 DAC fS

The Allo seems to be working fine, as expected.
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=29517

As I considered this I realised that I only actually need a remote control volume, as I don't use any other inputs on my pre-amp, just my DAC.  With the ADI-2 could I connect straight to my power amps via RCA and do away with the pre-amp?

Yes, I highly recommend using the ADI connected direct to the power amp, with nothing else in the way.

Regards,
Jeff Petersen
Synthax Inc.

Re: Advice/queries on the ADI-2 DAC fS

Thanks for that Jeff - it seems that the ADI will do everything I need!

I had initially been looking at DACs purely based on the best sound quality I could get for under £1000, but most solutions either needed an additional USB input board, or didn't support both balanced and unbalanced outputs, and would have needed pre-amp or some form or remote volume control.  The ADI seems to offer all this along with other functionality that I hadn't considered, so provided it offer me similar levels of sound quality it could be my ideal buy - (I haven't heard one yet, only read reviews)

One other question - will the ADI benefit from a better PSU, or is the one provided good enough for it not to make a difference?

4 (edited by KaiS 2022-12-17 17:08:01)

Re: Advice/queries on the ADI-2 DAC fS

richard a wrote:

... will the ADI benefit from a better PSU, or is the one provided good enough for it not to make a difference?

Look here:
“Do not waste your money on LPS”
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.ph … 42#p184242

And here, further down the page:
”RME DPS-2 (Dual Linear Power Supply)”
https://www.synthax.co.uk/latest/2022/0 … ndon-2022/

https://www.synthax.co.uk/latest/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RME-ADI-2_4-Pro-SE-and-DPS-2-Linear-Power-Supply-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg