1 (edited by skyfly 2021-12-02 11:22:47)

Topic: why haze from the factory?

I just received a supposedly brand new RME ADI-2 DAC FS.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX3h7IuCERBW6xxwuUtWebqBhCVT0ziDQXkccSAPtrx_PEWsEDLOruCCLngyR_ax6YnuJdhd4SgG_Lj_hkboKu8TAUCmzx7tMCLkVUykb48OeuiNW_RdxADqH-1IAfGtjk5OpNnqrUrWaLvKvLOpCuu=w2880-h1446-no?authuser=0

The screen shows residue from wiping with some liquid.

The silica gel was inside the paper box, but outside the transparent plastic bag that wraps the dac.

The sticker explaining the twist-lock DC power plug was missing.

Re: why haze from the factory?

Do you still remember who sold you the unit?

Pacifist, dumb, not stupid
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Reading words on paper/ screen

Re: why haze from the factory?

Johannes AU wrote:

Do you still remember who sold you the unit?

Yes, but I do not want to post it. I do not know whether there was something wrong, or, if there was, where (retailer, distributer, importer, exporter, factory) the wrong practice occurred. FYI, the transparent plastic wrap outside of the paper box looked professional to me.

I sent the retailer information to RME. I did not receive any reply, yet.

Re: why haze from the factory?

skyfly wrote:
Johannes AU wrote:

Do you still remember who sold you the unit?

Yes, but I do not want to post it. I do not know whether there was something wrong, or, if there was, where (retailer, distributer, importer, exporter, factory) the wrong practice occurred. FYI, the transparent plastic wrap outside of the paper box looked professional to me.

I sent the retailer information to RME. I did not receive any reply, yet.

Return it to the shop which sold the unit to you.

Pacifist, dumb, not stupid
Listen music out from a box which sounds
Reading words on paper/ screen

Re: why haze from the factory?

Please contact the retailer.

Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

Re: why haze from the factory?

RME Support wrote:

Please contact the retailer.

The retailer is trying hard to reject my return request.

It is still in the period of "free return" (returnable, no questions asked) period, but the retailer is constantly trying to shut down my return request.

Re: why haze from the factory?

The retailer now says that he knows very well that some products are opened during import process and then later re-packed.

He now suggests replacement instead of refund. What would be better? Replacement, or refund?

Re: why haze from the factory?

Do you want a RME ADI-2 DAC FS? If yes, then take the replacement.

Ralf
(ADI-2 Pro FS with ThinkPad Yoga L13, Dynaudio Focus 600 XD or Focal Clear — and a lot of Jazz)

Re: why haze from the factory?

rawac wrote:

Do you want a RME ADI-2 DAC FS? If yes, then take the replacement.

Thats a nobrainer!

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

Re: why haze from the factory?

I would opt for a refund. If the retailer wants to put down your request in the first place you definitely cannot trust him.

Re: why haze from the factory?

Have you tried carefully cleaning the display with a damp (not wet) cloth?

Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

Re: why haze from the factory?

The replacement unit arrived. This time, the product looks like a new product.

Re: why haze from the factory?

Congrats! If youre buying new, you should get new!

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

Re: why haze from the factory?

skyfly wrote:

The replacement unit arrived. This time, the product looks like a new product.

Did you wipe the first unit clean before you return?

Pacifist, dumb, not stupid
Listen music out from a box which sounds
Reading words on paper/ screen

Re: why haze from the factory?

Johannes AU wrote:
skyfly wrote:

The replacement unit arrived. This time, the product looks like a new product.

Did you wipe the first unit clean before you return?

Lol! Better do that so we dont get them back here! big_smile

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

Re: why haze from the factory?

Johannes AU wrote:
skyfly wrote:

The replacement unit arrived. This time, the product looks like a new product.

Did you wipe the first unit clean before you return?

No. I wanted the retailer (or the distributer) see the dirty screen.

Re: why haze from the factory?

Curse will haunt the dishonest for lifetime.

Pacifist, dumb, not stupid
Listen music out from a box which sounds
Reading words on paper/ screen