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this is more than a simple dac. It's a precision tool to handle digital music. Made by real engineers, without vanity. They No need to wright their names on the mainboard. Great review and DAC indeed!. No marketing hype nor unreasonable fancy materials. Just pure real technology. Congrats RME
*write
This reflects my experience working with some people in Germany. It's great that you can still find this engineering spirit focused on excellence nowadays.
Im a Professional sound engineer, I use various RME products, in the pro world they have the reputation for plug and forget, invisible functionality,the most stable and rock solid drivers, impeccable build and longevity, they have products 20 years old that are still supported and relevant today, I have NEVER had a RME product fail. As a daily driver I have a babyface first generation, still blows away many products that are not 11 years old...
Almost forgot the most important protip:
Open the pdf of the manual and just search for a keyword like 'brightness' or 'toggle' (for toggle of them outputs).
Helped me find quite a few settings.
"I'm gonna try to make this video short!"
36 minutes later....
Well it's 36 minutes short
I am German and I approve this title.
!Komrad
lol, bought my first made in Germany car amp yesterday...
German engineering makes dreams come true!
Ich auch
Aber sowas von…!!!
I know a million people have already asked you "Please get a new camera", but they aren't asking you to replace your GoPro. It's a nice unique style. What they are asking is a new camera for situations like this. You can have the GoPro always mounted to your head, and have a second perspective for closeups that you can jump between. I think it would really improve the quality of videos in situations like this. Just a suggestion though.
Yeah, I can second this. Doesn't need to be top of the line or anything, just something with adjustable settings to get beauty shots and for specific scenarios like this. Sure, it would be a little bit of editing, but you wouldn't need it for every video. Can't help but wonder if you could find something compact to go on your mono-pod for when you go out.
LoL Zeos with beautiful B-roll footages? Never gonna happen
I feel seasick watching this video...
He refuses to edit, that’s why he uses a GoPro
I don't understand how people get seasick. Must have a real fun time with games.
The GoPro makes it so that he can put out like 4-5 videos a week if he wants to. Speed and amount of content is best for a review channel.
Something he could do: putting timestamps in his descriptions for when he starts talking about certain things.
I got my adi2dac for almost a year.
One special function most people ignore is that the adi2dac can record incoming SPDIF signal ,then storing files into a PC.
So it converts the SPDIF signal to digital, does that mean I can use it as a live/active microphone, say for talking with friends on teamspeak/skype/discord?
Best to go full Pro model to get the input compliment.
Outlaw it is a full pc interface, input and output
SPDIF is already digital so there's no conversion here, just doing the job of an spdif to usb adapter.
They heard you! RME just released a new firmware that adds mute by a push on the volume button, and swithcing between all three outputs - amongst a lot of other goodies!
Whattt. Update on website? I hope I remember to do this when I get home haha. Thanks for the heads up.
Where’s the firmware?
do you work for RME ? lol
The only Reviewer I can watch and Laugh like watching a Movie
This is the absolute best audio device I have ever bought, its outstanding, I use with my HD600 and HD800s and I highly recommend it for all headphone enthusiasts.
It's one awesome machine that's not really that difficult to use after a while. Basically I knew what I wanted to use with it (EQ, bass & treble tuning etc.), made my presets and, voila - no more need to f around with it. Now I have EQ-presets named LCD-2, Adam A7 (slight room correction), HD800 and HE500. When hp's are not connected it does Adam A7 monitors EQ automatically. Bass & treble corrections are done on the fly with knobs on the right when I feel like it (or when there's a thin/boomy track). This thing gives one loads of control over what's going on - if you like control, get this.
What EQ setting are you using with the HD800, if you don't mind me asking? I have a ADI-2 on the way, and HD800 is one of the headphones i'll be using with it. Just to have a good starting point :)
This video got me to pull the trigger on this deal.....it is awesome..forget that stack of Schiit...all you really need is this...strapped this to my Cambridge CXA81 integrated amp in my office..amazing 👍😎
Music was my first love - and my RME ADI-2 nails it :-P
Black Red Yellow is even in the Right order.
Konrad Bdnkpf it should have been Gold!
I own this DAC. It's totally worth the price.
People usually think things they buy are worth the price...
@@davidbarger3820 I think you've won the Captain Obvious award right there with that comment. It's called "perceived value".
would it be worth it to get as an "endpoint" for RME HDSPe AIO I have?
@Immortal I think the cheapest endgame is Flux lab fa-10 and schiit bifrost 2 combo. Not telling this by experience though. Telling it after months worth of video watching. Was looking for sub 200 dollar headphone. Watched almost all recent videos of 6 to 7 audiophile CZcamsrs.. 😂
I cant understand why though. U can do everything the settings can do + x999999999 more with a computer and i am sure if you compared it in a blind test to something cheaper you wouldn't be able to tell which is which.
I'm actually looking at the pro fs r version and I def got a kick out of watching this one ! Have been watching your reviews for a few years now ! Much love
Love your reviews, but if this keeps up I'm going broke, i love every piece you reviewed that i purchased, great track record keep it up. Four thumbs up here!!!!!!!
Wunderbar.
Got mine today... I went from a SMSL "9-stack" (SU-9/SH-9/DA-9) to the RME ADI-2 DAC FS... At the moment all I can say is H-O-L-Y-C-R-A-P!
Oh my ... bought this as my main dac. But the head phone amps are amazing 😳
What an amazing piece of kit 👍
6:49
*Pushes all Buttons and turns the Knob*
"Oh god i did a thing"
lmao
I'm getting my RME ADi-2 DAC tomorrow, I'm so hyped!
well whats the word ?
@@jsharp9735 I got it and I'm super happy with my purchase. I like my sound to be neutral and detailed and the adi2 gives me exactly that. I'm using it with the DT1990Pro and it sounds so much better than the old dac amp I used before, worth every penny if you ask me.
@Keith Dupont I went all in and bought what my money could buy, my old dac is the Creative G6, which is still in use for my Logitech Z5500 PC speakers through optical out. The differences are night and day, not sure how much by the dac itself, but definitely by the adi-2's built in amp.
@Keith Dupont Today I went to my local shop to test out my new headphones, a pair of Hifiman Arya, with a balanced setup to compare it to the single ended that the ADI-2 has. They hooked up my ADI2 with a Violectric V280 and gave me a balanced cable for my Arya and tbh, I listened to several songs for 20 minutes and swapped between single ended ADI2 and the balanced Violectric, the difference was perceivable, mainly a better soundstage, that's what I heard would improve switching to a balanced headphone configuration. But other than that the details, the signatures and imaging were practically identical to my ears, it tells me how good of a DAC/AMP the ADI2 already is and I see no immediate benefits going any higher than this, the differences are just way too minimal to warrant the cost going for products that are 1000+, I think the ADI-2 will remain my endgame for a long time until it dies or something marginally better comes along for the same cost.
@Keith Dupont Sorry for the late reply, my Arya ran into some quality issues, the membrane in the left cup ruptured and I had to replace it. Luckily my retailer sent it in really fast and I got a new unboxed replacement within 2 weeks. But back to my impression of the Hifiman Arya.
It's a very very good headphone, comparing to the DT1990Pro, it clearly has much better resolution, the soundstage is much much bigger since it's like the most openback headphones out there, it's even more neutral, it's slightly towards the warm side, none fatiguing listening experience. The tonal balance is perfect for my ears, bass extension is insane, very detailed and punchy, absolutely no boominess, the mids are probably the weakness of this headphone, the vocals won't stand out as much comapred to the DT1990Pro, but it's in no way bad or undetailed, they just take slight backseat compared to most headphones I've listened to. The highs are insanely detailed, zero sibilance as far my ears could hear and detect and now I understand the comment someone wrote that I read in one of the DT1990Pro review video, he finds that it has artificially boosted highs to give listeners the impression of details, cuz they are louder. I didn't believe it before since I had no better headphones to compared it to, but now that I listened to the Arya, it's absolutely true.
What makes the Arya stand out is the speed of the drivers, they are so fast, you can feel every impact of every sound that comes out clearly, so are the instrument seperations, nothing gets mixed when the songs get busy, you can hear everything clearly if your mind want to follow one particular instrument.
TLDR: I gave my mom both headphones to compare to and she's no expert in headphones, but when she wore the Arya and listened to the same song again, the first few words she said were: More spacious, way more detailed, it sounds amazing!
Aside from the quality issue that I ran into on my first pair, I must say this is a headphones that can keep up with some of the most expensive headphones out there (it uses a slightly modified driver from the HE 1000 V2 that costs 3000 as of writing), so half the price of the HE1000V2, sounds almost as good and less sibilant with less expensive build material and quality. The DT1990Pro is no comparison in every category, but then again Arya is 3x the price. I would completely recommend it though, at least if you can find a pair at your retailer, give it a listen and you'll be amazed I'm sure!
Edit: I hope you haven't bought the Meze Empyreans cuz I've found a Arya review that compares it to the Meze Empyreans, though not his own words but his friend's, he said that the Empyreans are way overpriced for the sound quality they deliver and Arya sounds better. Link here: /watch?v=qdc7fszfWuM
Also sorry for the long post, I should've made a review myself on the Arya lol.
Thanks for reviewing--I figured it would be a challenge. I've had this RME for about six months and still learning all the various adjustments. It is insane and almost drove me to drinking but finally able to work comfortably with the EQ settings now. Makes my Sennheiser 58X Jubilees really open up.
The remote has an option to switch between either of the headphone outs or the line outs.
I have a rare disease and I can not hear the low audio from my right ear so this piece is perfect for me
No line-ins unfortunately. I've realized how convenient to reuse your DAC/AMP as a pure AMP sometimes with my Klipsch Heritage Amp. Kudos for the documentation and an overall great device thought
So, it's good. :-D
I owned a Fireface 800 once. (pro studio) It's rocksolid. They do know how to program their converters.
I hardly ever comment, but I just tried a bunch of DACS... Schiit Gungnir Multibit, Topping D70, Topping D90 MQA and the RME ADI-2 FS... and the RME beat them all hands down, not even a comparison... This is my best audio purchase in years!
14:30 It's worth knowing that the ADI-2 DAC actually only uses a single AKM AK4490. The ADI-2 Pro Fs uses two 4490 which allows it to have multiple simultaneous EQs, whereas the DAC has separate settings but they can't be run simultaneously. The ADI-2 Pro Fs also has +24dBu from the rear and +28dBu from the front, which is useful for amps like the QES.
It's pretty incredible the performance RME has extracted from a single midrange chip. Their proper implementation can easily beat subpar DACs using chips that are a hundred times more expensive (9038pro etc).
Eh, no. I mean a good 9038 Pro DAC costs about the same as the RME. Perhaps the RME is better value with the headphone jack.
@@SoundWaveTrax the only sabre dac that performs better than the RME is the Benchmark DAC3
@@SoundWaveTrax I was speaking of the price of the DAC chips themselves, not the finished devices. The AKM AK4490 in the ADI-2 is a very cheap mainstream part, it features in the Schitt Fulla dac for example. On the other hand, the 9038Pro is about the most expensive mass-produced DAC chip that money can buy and is orders of magnitude more expensive. The incredible implementation of a basic chip beating many flagship 9038Pro DACs is incredible, especially considering that they are mostly dual-mono where the ADI-2 Pro is a single chip. It speakers to the engineering excellence of RME.
@@simonadams6640 It is the AD/DA stages of the ADI-2 Pro Fs, but without the USB or AES I/O, DSP functions, digital volume control, and second headphone amp circuit. It's probably the best value pure ADC/DAC you can get, and it has a good headphone amp to boot. If you don't need an ADC then the DAC is probably a better pickup.
@@Jas7520 You seem to be in the know. I'm in that situation where I want to spend $1200-$1300 max for a new DAC and narrowed it down to the PS AUDIO STELLAR GAIN CELL DAC, this one RME ADI-2 DAC, and one of the dual mono 9038Pro Chinese variants -- most likely the LKS AUDIO MH-DA-004, with a preference for the latter vs the RME. Reviews for the RME praise its versatility, but it seems that LKS got it beat soundwise, with many reviewers saying it punches way above its price-point, beyond Yggrasil and even approaching DAVE!!! Which one to get for the money?
If that manual comes with it, it makes me want it just for the freaking manual. I MISS MANUALS!!!
have the unit, and agree with him here (rare thing to happen)
Sehr gut. The beginning gave me t90 flashbacks tho
I have the T90's. They are perfectly fine. A little on the higher/brighter side yes, but they are fantastic heaphones with great dynamics, great bass response, and soundstage. Zeos is apparently just bitchy when it comes to bright headphones. His review of them was way too sensationalist and whiny. Like complaining about the plasticity of the wire, really?
Yep, really.
@@1kyleabc enjoy your mods
Thanks for this review Zeos, been waiting for it for a long time :)
Thanks so much and cheers! I have lost 50 % of hearing right ear and it seems that this will bring some joy back. Ordered! Hope it fits with my Hifiman Ananda. Using Tidal and my self ripped Flacs. If you have a wife shout out to her accepting your obviously expensive hobby. I refrained to step away from my fiio alpen e17 and e09k cause it has eq and at least some sort of balance. Like the sound though but need more left right adjustments...
For anyone still watching this review in 2020
I would like to add that this is the end game DAC/AMP.
Even my THX AAA 789 + SMSL SU 8 couldn't match this RME-ADI DAC-2.
The only complain I have with this dac is that it's light. You have hold it well when you insert your jack
I thought the Denafrip Terminator was end game?
Never tried it before and I'm sure it's so much more expensive compared to the performance.
In what way is it better?
I always have to hold them well when I insert my jack 😏
Andrei Simionescu 🤦🤣🤣
I bet Metal571 is going to love this.
There is a toggle for the outputs.
Once enabled press and hold the volume knob for 0.5 seconds or set a button on the remote control to toggle the outputs.
Is there an instruction on how to use this function in the manual? It's really handy if use this Dac to feed 2 Amps and switch the output in between.
I want. Though I also want RME's pro interfaces for my studio... They don't brag about this often, but they still support, with new software drivers, pro gear from like 2002. I'd expect a similarly long support lifetime on this. I don't think many will admit this, but what they made is the perfect mastering DAC with all that adjustability to tune it to your workflow and room.
The mono feature is probably there to check your mix if you're into music production. It's pretty important to check in both stereo and mono when mixing down a track.
hard to actually make choices without breaking the bank when everything you review is seemingly perfect endgame material xD
becouse he doesn't review cheap shit stuff, most 1k+ electronics is atleast worth the money
Soo... THIS is like some kind of Final Examination/Test for a reviewer. Congratulation Z!
"do you understand why I'm drinking ? thats dumb... that is an unnecessary amount of adjustment.... but it s here and I love it and I got my name on it" - inspirational quote of the year
I'm tempted to buy this and get it over with just so I have something end game on my desk.
Yup, same here. I might just do it and be done haha
@@buster7618 purchased via amazon. only 1 left hahaha
@@christiandevela2980 only problem is I want a new paor of Ether C Flows also. You know how to remove kidneys? :D
Just ordered it. FML but also fuck yeah at the same time.
@@buster7618 YOLO!! did you get the last one on amazon?
This is the Captain Marvel of DACs
Spoilers bro!
The dials and settings make me happy, I need this
it's kinda funny as an audio engineer it's funny to see an audiophile flounder when they encounter real pro audio terminology or concepts 😆
There is a screen brightness adjustment
And dark screen mode.
So many damn options.
Yep in setup option. You can adjust the brightness from 10 to 100%
Hahahaha
Firmware update also intros an auto screen off after 10 sec option. Can’t blame these dudes for not listening.
My RME ADi-2 is on the way. Sadly it will be spending new years in Germany. And the THX is also currently stuck in Germany. Should get both week 1
Speednut1 did they come in? Dying to know how they sound together. I have the adi2, but I missed out on the 789
Z, you should've taken a shot of schnaps! Lol
Ah Dang.... I just bought the THX AAA 789 because last week that was the END GAME. ; ) haha. But I guess he clarified that the RME ADI-2 is a good DAC for the 789.
The Topping D50 is almost end game for a whole bunch cheaper
I am really curious if 789 is any better than rme amp. Speaking about SE only.
Great video. Another similar product line you should look at is SPL Phonitor.
Yeah. But I'm quite sure Zeos would burn the amp right away because he can't read manuals ^^
Just pulled the trigger and I’ll be paring this with the LCD-2C. Not sure what I am in for but i am definitely excited!
You know shit's serious when Zeos starts drinking!!
special ordered mine on Dec 16th, its coming to the store i ordered it to straight from Germany :D i can't wait for it to show up!
That real time frequency analyzer is really nice.......I wish more stuff had this feature.
yeah i know this is an old review and all, but i love the whole close up with the camera off head thing. I've been cycling through the reviews while i'm bored a work and this is the first one i've seen with some close ups. I dig it lots.
PS get you some Jameson Black Barrel. I think you'll enjoy it. i know i am.
Please change the title to ADI-2 DAC.
ADI-2 is an older RME product.
ga12f12o Hold up, what’s the difference?
@@EliasTheHunter adi-2 is A/D - D/A interface
ga12f12o please explain like I’m new to this, because I am.
Thanks!
@@EliasTheHunter the RME ADI-2 is completely different product. It's much older and cheaper, it also has no tft-screen, If you Google it, you will see silver and blue on the frontside + there are also handles to grab the unit.
@@EliasTheHunter the audiophile hobby is very addictive. Do not go to far with your spendings, second hand is a good option
3:52 That makes me a little proud of Germany :D (Black, Red, Gold, just like our Flag)
You should be a LOT more proud.
I proudly own the first gen of the RME Babyface interface. I doesn't have a very powerful headphone out, but it's ballanced output is still the cleanest and the highest voltage that can be. I don't need another DAC. Thanks Z.
Rum shot, in a review of this kind..... just AWSOME...
Zeos can Dim Sum but he can't dim a screen.
I almost believe that in the near future you might end up investing one of those it would clear up a lot of clutter on your desk and probably cause you to pull up your favorite playlist ancestor for a couple hours at a time with your favorite set of headphones just relaxing
Zeos - Let's Drink a Toast, to the "Fletcher - Munson Curve" ... Cheers Captain !
In the menu you can lower the background light btw :)
"The Menu" ... FFFFFFFF
@@ZReviews Options - display - and a few clicks below: lcd brightness. Can also change the colour of the visualisation in that option screen
RME ADI-2 + ATC Active loudspeakers = END GAME !
well I recommmend an amp ;-)
oh and 2 subs...
@@FreeD00M ACTIVE. And with those you don't need a sub either...
@@awdadwadwad1723 Oh I misssed that, but aren't those active with a build in DAC?
@@FreeD00M no, it's not genelec or shit like that. ATC both active or passive are one of the best speakers on the planet
Das ist sehr gut zu hören!
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This DAC& sounds incredible with my settings and Denon AH-D9200. (Roon -> Sygnalist HQPlayer upsampling with poly-sinc-gauss-long filter and LNS15 dither to 768khz -> RME ADI-2 DAC FS -> HP)
RME ADI-2 - It's the best.
For a slit second I thought this was a Mr. Plinkett video.
Sweet! Variable Stereo like you can do when mixing in Pro Tools
Welcome to the pro audio world
Almost forgot to watch this today.
Good to see you excited at Christmas 👍
Imagine trying to read that manual while really really high 13:45.
I just bought a second hand rme adi dac 2 to try with my solaris tube amp. I am very looking forward to hearing what does Z's end game amp and dac combined sounds like. Gosh, I really buy your opinion, lol
Captain Morgan Private stock. I see you too are a man of culture. Highly underrated liquor!
The RME ADI-2 Pro is even better I have one as a lot more than just Balance headphono amp.I has recording up to 768KHz and DSD256 .And all the goodies it has is because RME is a pro audio company and ADI-2 and Pro are made the pro or ? like user. Both are great....
Going to try this bad boy out.. looks like a great value for the money.
Just bought this device, so far so good. Just one thing, the company i bought it from, sent me two instead of the single unit i bougt and paid for... :)
Send me one then
One thing that confuses me (though I'm happy to be corrected as it may be that I'm easily confused) is RME's warranty. I can't find reference to it on the main website and different countries seem to have different warranty arrangements.. UK seems to be 5 years (which is great and very commendable) but Australia seems to be two years (bummer).. and we additionally get royally screwed with the pricing - with this RRP being $1999! and dealers not willing to go much below $1799 - which is still /several hundred dollars/ more than one can buy one from several places overseas for, including the currency conversion, extra shipping, additional import duties and taxes that would mean paying. How about some love for us down-under? I'm sure Innovative Music Australia would move a considerable number more of these units if the pricing here was less punitive.
Surely too, it would be better for us to have local support and not for everyone to be buying their units from overseas? As it stands I can't see how anyone would be buying from the local distribution. On the upside, I guess their support line must be pretty quiet.
Just a tip for RME - Australian consumer law will make /not/ providing warranty on a product like this (meaning a DAC that is reasonably expensive - despite good value proposition) out to five years impossible in any case.. so it will effectively cost them nothing to provide it. They may as well look good and do it of their own accord.
Just a note of thanks.. I think the Z Reviews POV format is great. Zeos sits you down in the comfy chair and you get to effectively twiddle the knobs and turn it over in your hands and fool around, and that's something usefully removed from a certain coffee-flavored, hipster-style review with obtuse superlatives and useless zero depth of field pictures. I feel like I've done some playing with the stuff when a Z Review is done.
Other than the balanced output and the "lulz", any point in having the THX-789 as well as this RME dac? Debating buying the RME vs SMSL SU-8 to feed my THX or... Selling the THX and just settling for the RME. Decisions decisions...
I also would like to know!
3rd this.. one review panned the headphone amp, but without giving anything factual to back it up.. so perplexed whether that’s a heed to or discard review.
just get the RME
Oh Captain, my Captain!
I have the attention span of a 2 year old but this thing really makes me want attempt to pay attention.
Measurements:
www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-rme-adi-2-dac.2582/
It’s getting closer to the Ending of Burn in Time (+1500hrs) and a few Settings changing plus EQ , its sound better and better. my best choice that DAC bought.. And the Settings... Yes Read and Understanding the Manual plus Times for Burn in the Electronic.
By the Way the Settings Menu is for Generation Atari build up !
lol shrooms don't cause hearing loss Zeos. Also 22:30 - clearly food is on his mind.
love my adi-2pro AE, got everything I ever need
dont forget it has adat meaning you can add 8 channels of analouge inputs to your cpu for pro low latency audio recording or monitor.
I was waiting for this for such a long time.
Thank you for the video.
even caucious people forget, so anything to protect the drivers amps or even ears is good
"or even ears" ? Not 'or even drivers' ?
Nice engineering, but today’s rme 2fs is implemented with Ess sabre chip, generally known for sharp highs, and also is manufactured with hand soldered bridge cable, as it seems they did not have enough time to re-design the pcb board for the new chip. Still capable Dac, but construction quality somehow is debated after this hurry decision…
That's BS! there is no different in sound between the chips, and there is no hand soldered bridge cable on my device which I bought October 2022.
@@kentbergstrom3020 there is cable patch at first batches. There are photos online…
@@tnarch Do you know from which serial number the cable disappeared?
@@kentbergstrom3020 unfortunately my friend I do not know. And there is no official answer of this issue from MC or any other RME technician… instead of an answer they try to hide it and close all threads as I see…
@@tnarch Are you Jamca? I've looked at the pictures on the ASR forum, and when I look into mine with a flashlight, I can see one of the contact points where one end of the cable is soldered, you can see a bolt in the background, but there is no cable soldered there on my RME, my version also has a yellow ESD sticker on the chip.
Thanks for the review Z, really enjoyed it. One thing that i did wish you have tested or maybe you did but didnt talk about it, RME brag about their USB compatibility from their Interfaces, they say they are the most stable, i know you like more optical, because of the USB issues you have experienced in the past, but it could have been great to see from your POV if RME really has such good USB usability.
I used USB in my living room on my Win10 laptop and had no issues with it.
RME does has some of the most robust drivers in the industry. I use RME devices on my 2 Macs and Windows comp and never had an issue with compatibility in the last 10 years. And they consistently issue USB/firewire driver upgrades every few months.
Cool review :) Can you use the XLR outs for balanced headphones or is that line level only ?
salut je suis français mais je peux te dire que j'adore ce DAC RME ADI 2 DAC fs ! Il n'est pas cher et fais du mal a la concurrence!!!! bien vu les Allemands, cool.
Ca sous-entend quoi "je suis français MAIS je peux te dire..." ??
BTW, je suis français ET DONC ne sais pas parler/ecrire anglais aurait aussi fait le café^^
Ausgezeichnet!
Reverse audio for headphones with wires on a side you’re not comfortable with :o
People who own this DAC, what speakers do you suggest with this to do absolute justice to the clean sound that it produces?
what did you end up buying? I just ordered mine, planning to pair it with Atoll IN200 Signature and Focal Arias.
I wonder how that will sound with the ifi pro ican ???
RME is THE HEADPHONE AMP for me 👍💯%