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Topic: Rattling sound from ADI Dac when shaken

Hi RME,

I have owned my RME ADI-2 DAC for almost 2 years and it is still at the heart of my headphone system.
Recently I noticed a very small rattling sound when I gently shook my unit. My unit is working fine without any warning when I turned it on, but I just would like to confirm if this is to be expected. If it does, could you point to the specific component within the unit that may cause it.
Thanks smile

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Re: Rattling sound from ADI Dac when shaken

Do you mean rattling noise audible from the loudspeakers ?
Or something makes that noise inside the unit ? May be a plastic part is lose ?

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Re: Rattling sound from ADI Dac when shaken

Hi, it is a noise inside the unit (only when the unit is shaken). I am wondering if you could replicate this when you shake your unit? Thanks smile
I am having a bit of anxiety since I recently packed my unit overseas with me. So I dont know if this is normal, or caused by rough handling by the airport people.

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Re: Rattling sound from ADI Dac when shaken

In my Madiface Pro there is a lose plastic part inside.
It is a cover or a cap something like that and one day I will fix it with hot glue. At moment I don't mind.

M1-Sequoia, Madiface Pro, Digiface USB, Babyface silver and blue

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Re: Rattling sound from ADI Dac when shaken

I bet there is no rattling sound 'inside' the DAC. It's from the front - the four keys. Put your finger on them and shake - sound gone.

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Matthias Carstens
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