{"id":11407,"date":"2018-06-21T15:28:18","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T14:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=11407"},"modified":"2018-06-21T15:28:18","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T14:28:18","slug":"rme-adi-2-dac-review-sound-on-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2018\/06\/21\/rme-adi-2-dac-review-sound-on-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Cons? None!&#8221; &#8211; RME ADI-2 DAC review by Sound On Sound &#8211; Synthax Audio UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a title=\"Read the RME ADI-2 DAC review by Sound On Sound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/uploads\/redactor\/RME%20ADI-2%20DAC%20review%20by%20Sound%20On%20Sound_19_06_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-review-by-Sound-On-Sound.png\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 DAC review by Sound On Sound - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"300\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-review-by-Sound-On-Sound.png 864w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-review-by-Sound-On-Sound-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-review-by-Sound-On-Sound-768x1091.png 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-review-by-Sound-On-Sound-721x1024.png 721w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sound-On-Sound-Logo.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sound-On-Sound-Logo.png\" alt=\"Sound On Sound Logo\" width=\"210\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sound-On-Sound-Logo.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sound-On-Sound-Logo-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sound-On-Sound-Logo-768x92.png 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sound-On-Sound-Logo-1024x122.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a>RME ADI-2 DAC Review by Sound On Sound<\/h3>\n<h3><a title=\"Read the RME ADI-2 DAC review by Sound On Sound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/uploads\/redactor\/RME%20ADI-2%20DAC%20review%20by%20Sound%20On%20Sound_19_06_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read the full review.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Since its release earlier this year, RME&#8217;s dedicated headphone amplifier and USB-DAC has continued to win plaudits from both pro audio and HiFi circles, and we&#8217;re pleased to report that the praise just keeps on coming.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Along with its AD\/DA sibling the <a title=\"RME ADI-2 Pro FS at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RME ADI-2 Pro FS<\/a>, the RME ADI-2 DAC is undoubtedly the German manufacturer&#8217;s finest converter to date. With a sleek design and flawless sound, plus a huge array of features like EQ, spectral analyser, auto-recognition and a customisable remote control, the ADI-2 DAC is arguably the most cost-effective, high-end analogue to digital converter currently on the market.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Reviews have been strong for both devices, with the latest coming from <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound On Sound<\/a>. Finding a long list of &#8216;pros&#8217; and zero \u2018cons\u2019, SOS describes the ADI-2 DAC as having \u201csuperb technical performance\u201d, with \u201celegant control and configuration options\u201d and \u201csophisticated DSP functions\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Reviewer Hugh Robjohns summarised his view of the DAC, writing \u201cthis is a very intelligently and skilfully remodelled version of the ADI-2, and I am very impressed with all that it can do, and the ease and quality with which it does it!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cI am very impressed with all that it can do,<br \/>\nand the ease and quality with which it does it!\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Sound On Sound also <a title=\"Read the RME ADI-2 Pro review by Sound On Sound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2017\/03\/31\/rme-adi-2-pro-review-sound-on-sound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previously reviewed the RME ADI-2 Pro<\/a> (now renamed the ADI-2 Pro FS). If you\u2019re looking for the highest-quality, \u2018end-game\u2019 AD\/DA converter for high-end recording and monitoring, the RME ADI-2 Pro FS shares many similarities with the ADI-2 DAC whilst adding crystal-clear, transparent analogue to digital conversion to the mix.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cA genuinely high-end performance standard\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-Front-Back-Angle-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1529421202725.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-Front-Back-Angle-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1529421202725.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 DAC - Front-Back-Angle - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"351\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-Front-Back-Angle-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1529421202725.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-Front-Back-Angle-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1529421202725-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-Front-Back-Angle-Synthax-Audio-UK-e1529421202725-768x447.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Other reviewers have been equally forthcoming with praise for the ADI-2 DAC. In their review for their website, headphone specialists Headfonics writes \u201cI can\u2019t think of any other desktop DAC\/amp combo that would be easier to recommend in 2018&#8230; This is an extremely down-to-earth device that has just been given extreme thought, massive experience and great attention to detail.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Another review site impressed by the ADI-2 DAC is Basshead.Club, with their reviewer stating &#8220;I absolutely love the RME ADI-2 DAC. The incredible feature set, build quality, sound, and ease of use are all in a class of their own&#8230; RME Audio targeted the audiophile market with the ADI-2 DAC and struck gold.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Read more reviews of the RME ADI-2 DAC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-dac\/#tab-product-reviews\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">See all of the RME ADI-2 DAC reviews here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-dac\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Find out more about the RME ADI-2 DAC here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 Pro FS at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-pro\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Find out more about the RME ADI-2 Pro FS here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6579\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME-Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you\u2019d like to know more about any of the pro audio solutions provided by RME, give us a call on <a>01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">You can also <a title=\"Get in contact with Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RME ADI-2 DAC Review by Sound On Sound Click here to read the full review. Since its release earlier this year, RME&#8217;s dedicated headphone amplifier and USB-DAC has continued to win plaudits from both pro audio and HiFi circles, and we&#8217;re pleased to report that the praise just keeps on coming. Along with its AD\/DA&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[4,493],"tags":[1280,700,661,66,686,1281,533,68,65,746,633,476,5,692,317,291,618],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11407"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11453,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11407\/revisions\/11453"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}