Topic: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

I have outputs 1 and 2 going to my ADAM monitors. recently the left channel has been going down. i reboot the device and it reappears for a while. a babyface is feeding the device via litepipe.

I have replaced the PSU on this unit maybe 3 times over the years successfully, but I don't remember the symptoms being exactly this before?

is it the PSU again or something else?

Re: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

Does the level "go down" or is it completely silent? Are other outputs also affected?

Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

Re: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

sorry i should have been more specific - it doesn't go completely dead, just severe loss. still a small amount of signal.

re the other outputs - i haven't checked that yet - next time it happens i'll check.

Re: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

If no other unusual phenomena, it could be just that channel's converter or output stage. Otherwise, possibly a failing power supply.

Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

Re: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

ok thanks. i'll examine the other channels next time.

if it is an individual channels converter or output stage, can that be repaired?

Re: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

The DS is rather old, so I can't absolutely guarantee that every possible component is still available, but in principle, it should be possible.

Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

Re: ADI-8 DS intermitently losing a DA channel. reboot temp fixes it.

ok thanks for your help