{"id":23686,"date":"2020-07-31T17:04:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T16:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=23686"},"modified":"2022-01-11T10:54:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T10:54:43","slug":"rme-adi-2-dac-fs-taww-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/07\/31\/rme-adi-2-dac-fs-taww-review\/","title":{"rendered":"RME ADI-2 DAC FS review by TAWW (The Audiophile Weekend Warrior)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<html>\n<body>\n<h3>Self-described \u2018nutty audiophile\u2019 TAWW checks out the <a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-dac\/\">RME ADI-2 DAC FS<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<a title=\"First Take Review: RME ADI-2 DAC FS - the audiophile weekend warrior\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/taww.co\/post\/621563416104108032\/first-take-review-rme-adi-2-dac-fs\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-23688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-TAWW-Review-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 DAC TAWW Review - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"375\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-TAWW-Review-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RME-ADI-2-DAC-TAWW-Review-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a>\n<h3><a title=\"First Take Review: RME ADI-2 DAC FS - the audiophile weekend warrior\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/taww.co\/post\/621563416104108032\/first-take-review-rme-adi-2-dac-fs\">Read the full review<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>Judging by the sheer number of <a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC FS Reviews\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-dac\/#tab-product-reviews\">glowing reviews<\/a>, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS has to rank as one of RME&#8217;s most popular audio devices to date.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the many positive words written by some of the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u201cCons? None!\u201d \u2013 RME ADI-2 DAC review by Sound On Sound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2018\/06\/21\/rme-adi-2-dac-review-sound-on-sound\/\">industry&#8217;s most respected publications<\/a>, a variety of user reviews have sprung up online from bloggers and <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC reviews on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=RME+ADI-2+DAC+review+\">Youtubers<\/a> who specialise in reviewing high-end Hi-Fi products.<\/p>\n<p>And now we can add another to the list, with this latest review coming from audiphile blogger TAWW (The Audiophile Weekend Warrior).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;absolutely packed with processing features&#8230; <br>&#8230;you name it, it\u2019s probably got it&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Putting RME&#8217;s reference-class headphone amplifier and USB-DAC up against some far pricier options, TAWW says \u201cthe ADI-2 feels extremely sturdy and is clearly designed to withstand the rigors of studio and field use, something you certainly can\u2019t say of the vast majority of audiophile gear. The rotary controls are firm and tactile, and everything feels designed for the highest level of utility and durability with zero fluff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As with many other reviews, TAWW was impressed by the long list of adjustable features, finding the ADI-2 DAC to be \u201cabsolutely packed with processing features. Adjustable digital filters, parametric EQ, tone controls, loudness contour, crossfeed for headphones &#8211; you name it, it\u2019s probably got it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"First Take Review: RME ADI-2 DAC FS - the audiophile weekend warrior\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/taww.co\/post\/621563416104108032\/first-take-review-rme-adi-2-dac-fs\">Read the full review here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  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 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\" \/>RME ADI-2 DAC FS &#8211; \u201cFirst impressions: clean, clean, clean\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>Of course, any review of a pro audio product needs an analysis of the the sound quality, which TAWW describes as having \u201cExcellent resolution, smooth and neutral tonality. Very clear without being bright or clinical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finishing off his review, TAWW writes that &#8220;the RME ADI-2 FS DAC is an excellent sounding piece worthy of audiophile credibility. And I haven\u2019t even begun to tap into all its unique capabilities that no competitor I\u2019m aware of can offer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Big thanks to <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"the audiophile weekend warrior - No ads, no BS. Just straight-up reviews, tips and musings from another nutty audiophile.\" href=\"https:\/\/taww.co\/\">The Audiophile Weekend Warrior<\/a> for another top review!<\/p>\n<p>To order your RME ADI-2 DAC FS and claim a free 5 year warranty, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\">list of authorised UK dealers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"clear: both;\">\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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body>\n<style>\np { font-size: 110%; } \nhr { margin: 5px 0; }\n<\/style>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-described \u2018nutty audiophile\u2019 TAWW checks out the RME ADI-2 DAC FS. Read the full review. Judging by the sheer number of glowing reviews, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS has to rank as one of RME&#8217;s most popular audio devices to date. Alongside the many positive words written by some of the industry&#8217;s most respected publications,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":23688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[4,493],"tags":[1322,700,661,614,1656,533,699,476,5,299,1729,478,291,1727,1728],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23686"}],"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=23686"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36364,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23686\/revisions\/36364"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}