{"id":20132,"date":"2020-03-13T16:41:29","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T16:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=20132"},"modified":"2020-03-16T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T16:42:30","slug":"rme-adi-2-dac-fs-13th-note-hifi-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/03\/13\/rme-adi-2-dac-fs-13th-note-hifi-review\/","title":{"rendered":"RME ADI-2 DAC FS review by 13th Note Hi-Fi &#8211; Synthax Audio UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<html>\n<head>\n<style>\np {\nfont-size: 14px;\n}\nhr {\n  margin: 5px 0;\n}\ncaption { \nborder:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n<h3><a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC Review - Qutest Killer? - 13th Note HiFi Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.13thnote.net\/2020\/02\/20\/rme-adi-2-dac-review-qutest-killer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-20266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/13th-Note-HiFi-Review-RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"13th Note HiFi Review - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"375\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/13th-Note-HiFi-Review-RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/13th-Note-HiFi-Review-RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a>Simon Price of audiophile website 13th Note gives his opinion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-dac\/\">RME ADI-2 DAC FS<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<h3><a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC Review - Qutest Killer? - 13th Note HiFi Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.13thnote.net\/2020\/02\/20\/rme-adi-2-dac-review-qutest-killer\/\">Click here to read the full review<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>Many visitors to this site will be aware that the RME ADI-2 DAC FS represents a something of an unusual product for <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"RME - All Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/\">RME<\/a>, whose product range has traditionally consisted of audio interfaces, multi-channel AD and DA converters, microphone preamps, PCI \/ PCIe soundcards, and MADI and audio networking devices.<\/p>\n<p>The German manufacturer\u2019s name is synonymous with the various professional audio sectors \u2013 recording studios, live playback, broadcast audio, education and scientific applications. As such, the ADI-2 Series\u2019 crossover appeal has marked a new journey for the company, with the DAC in particular catching the eye of many a Hi-Fi aficionado.<\/p>\n<p>This popularity also influenced the company&#8217;s recent redesign of the original ADI-2 Pro FS model. Announced earlier this year at NAMM 2020, the new <a title=\"RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition - Product Page\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-pro-fs-r\/\">RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition<\/a> is an AD and DA variant with the same all-black finish as its sibling, replacing the original\u2019s silver\/blue-fronted look with a design that lends itself stylistically to domestic Hi-Fi setups.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition also ships with the newly updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/accessories\/rme-mrc-multi-remote-control\/\">RME MRC (Multi-Remote-Control)<\/a>, the customisable remote control that&#8217;s included with the RME ADI-2 DAC (from December 2019 onwards).<\/p>\n<p>The A-D (analogue to digital) conversion provides an extra option for high-end stereo recording, matching the exquisite sound quality of the ADI-2 Series&#8217; D-A section and giving studio engineers the ability to capture instruments, external hardware and mixing consoles directly into a DAW at a stunning level of detail.<\/p>\n<p>For Hi-Fi users, this A-D capability offers the chance to convert and archive analogue source recordings at an incredibly high resolution &#8211; a vinyl collection for example &#8211; with sample rates up to 768 kHz supported for PCM and DSD recording.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20268\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20268\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-FS-Synthax-Audio-UK-460x290.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RME ADI-2 DAC FS<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>&#8220;A Qutest Killer?&#8221; \u2013 13<sup>th<\/sup> Note Reviews the RME ADI-2 DAC FS<\/h4>\n<p>Of the four currently available ADI-2 Series devices, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS remains the standout choice for Hi-Fi users whose sole requirement is a high-end playback solution. As a combined USB-DAC and headphone amplifier, the ADI-2 DAC can be used for standalone listening enjoyment with a Mac, PC or media device, or as part of a larger Hi-Fi system.<\/p>\n<p>The device has racked up a host of positive reviews from the likes of <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC - Review by Sound On Sound Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/reviews\/rme-adi-2-dac\">Sound On Sound<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC - Review by Headfonics\" href=\"https:\/\/headfonics.com\/2018\/04\/rme-adi-2-dac-review\/\">Headfonics<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC - Review by Resolution\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/uploads\/redactor\/RME%20ADI-2%20DAC%20-%20Resolution%20review%20-%20Synthax%20Audio%20UK_25_07_2018.pdf\">Resolution Magazine<\/a>, with the latest coming from Simon Price of <a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC Review - Qutest Killer? - 13th Note HiFi Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.13thnote.net\/2020\/02\/20\/rme-adi-2-dac-review-qutest-killer\/\">audiophile website 13th Note<\/a>. And we were pleased to learn he also found plenty to love about RME&#8217;s high-end DAC and headphone amp combo.<\/p> \n<p>&#8220;What immediately comes across in this DAC in benchmarking it with others I\u2019ve tested, is a precise, accurate and resolving sound that makes it very natural,\u201d Simon writes, going on to describe the ADI-2 DAC FS as a &#8220;swashbuckling resolver\u201d and an \u201cother league accuracy champion&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThis is a DAC punching as a heavyweight but at relative welterweight prices&#8230; <br \/>&#8230;value for money is incredibly stellar here.\u201d<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_20271\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20271\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK-460x290.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finishing off his review, Simon states he found the ADI-2 DAC FS to be \u201ca very accomplished product. It wins my vote and is a 13th Note performer very convincingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks to Simon \/ 13<sup>th<\/sup> Note Hi-Fi for the great review!<\/p> \n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC Review - Qutest Killer? - 13th Note HiFi Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.13thnote.net\/2020\/02\/20\/rme-adi-2-dac-review-qutest-killer\/\">Read the review in full for yourself here<\/a>, or head on over to the <a title=\"www.13thnote.net\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.13thnote.net\/\">13<sup>th<\/sup> Note homepage<\/a> for more Hi-Fi-related news, advice articles, and hardware and music reviews.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-dac\/\">Find out more about the RME ADI-2 DAC FS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/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\" \/>If you\u2019d like to know more about any of RME\u2019s audio interfaces, soundcards, AD\/DA Converters or microphone preamps, give us a call on <a>01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.<br \/>You can also <a title=\"Get in contact with Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<center><a title=\"RME Authorised UK Dealers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-5-Year-Warranty-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x139.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-5-Year-Warranty-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-1024x139.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-5-Year-Warranty-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x41.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-5-Year-Warranty-02-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x104.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/center>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simon Price of audiophile website 13th Note gives his opinion of the RME ADI-2 DAC FS. 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