Topic: ADI-648 MKII - PSU Inquiry (Physical size vs mounting standoffs)

Hello,

I just picked up a used ADI-648 MKII to add to my ever-growing RME rig.  It seems to work perfectly, but when I received it, I observed some rattling from the inside.

After removing the rack rails and top cover, I noticed the PSU appears to be a non-factory part.  It is a little smaller than the standoffs in the 648, so it literally only mounts to one standoff.  The one mount was loose - with a quick tightening I'm confident it will be fine for my "fixed installation" scenario (not worried about mechanichal stress), but was curious if this was an RME approved substitution, or if this unit might have been repaired my a non-authorized repair center?  I have some pics, but they are at home...

Numerous other screws were also loose - I found that odd, but the unit does seem to function well...

Thoughts?  Seems odd that someone would spend $2K (new) on such a unit, and then have it repaired by a non-authorized repair center to save a few bucks.

Thanks! cool

MADIface-XT+ARC / 3x HDSP MADI / ADI648
2x SSL Alphalink MADI AX
2x Multiface / 2x Digiface /2x ADI8

Re: ADI-648 MKII - PSU Inquiry (Physical size vs mounting standoffs)

The part used by RME authorized service centers is an exact replacement. It seems this was a DIY repair.

Regards,
Jeff Petersen
Synthax Inc.

Re: ADI-648 MKII - PSU Inquiry (Physical size vs mounting standoffs)

Proceeding with fingers crossed :-)

MADIface-XT+ARC / 3x HDSP MADI / ADI648
2x SSL Alphalink MADI AX
2x Multiface / 2x Digiface /2x ADI8

Re: ADI-648 MKII - PSU Inquiry (Physical size vs mounting standoffs)

If you have trouble just contact your distributor, they should be able to supply the proper part. If you're in the US, that would be me.

Regards,
Jeff Petersen
Synthax Inc.

Re: ADI-648 MKII - PSU Inquiry (Physical size vs mounting standoffs)

I am in the USA!  I'll shoot you an email.

Thanks! cool

MADIface-XT+ARC / 3x HDSP MADI / ADI648
2x SSL Alphalink MADI AX
2x Multiface / 2x Digiface /2x ADI8

Re: ADI-648 MKII - PSU Inquiry (Physical size vs mounting standoffs)

FYI Update:  Jeff got me all fixed up with a "factory" PSU.  The whole procedure was painless, and actually a LOT cheaper than I initially suspected (I'd bet the "non-factory" PSU that someone installed in my ADI-648 actually cost more!!!).

RME's Support was awesome - even for poor old folk like me that must resort to buying used RME gear :-)

Thanks to Jeff, and RME in general cool

MADIface-XT+ARC / 3x HDSP MADI / ADI648
2x SSL Alphalink MADI AX
2x Multiface / 2x Digiface /2x ADI8