{"id":32650,"date":"2021-11-26T17:26:52","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T17:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=32650"},"modified":"2022-01-05T11:26:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T11:26:51","slug":"rme-adi-2-pro-fs-r-review-jays-iyagi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2021\/11\/26\/rme-adi-2-pro-fs-r-review-jays-iyagi\/","title":{"rendered":"RME ADI-2 Pro FS R &#8211; Review by Jay&#8217;s Iyagi (Jay Soulsik &#038; Thujan K)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<html>\n<head>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/uploads\/redactor\/1630428955-ucx-ii-overview-style.css\">\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n\n<body>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Jay-Soulsik-and-Thujan-K-RME-ADI-2-Pro-DAC-FS-R-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Jay Soulsik and Thujan K discuss the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R\" class=\"wp-image-35139\" width=\"443.88\" height=\"248.94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Jay-Soulsik-and-Thujan-K-RME-ADI-2-Pro-DAC-FS-R-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Jay-Soulsik-and-Thujan-K-RME-ADI-2-Pro-DAC-FS-R-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>YouTubers Jay Soulsik and Thujan K review the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R for Hi-Fi channel Jay\u2019s iyagi (\u2018Jay\u2019s Journey\u2019)<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no exaggeration to say that <a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC Authorised UK Dealers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\">RME\u2019s ADI-2 DAC FS and Pro RS FS<\/a> have caused a real stir in the world of Hi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of sound quality both the ADI-2 DAC and Pro FS R offer an exceptional level of detail &#8211; rivalling the sound of devices often two or three times the price &#8211; and that\u2019s before you\u2019ve taken a look at the remarkable number of additional features available, courtesy of powerful on-board DSP and some classic German engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say both devices offer very good value for money, from a design team that brings 25 year\u2019s of experience in the production of professional audio hardware &#8211; plying their trade in the world of studios, live audio and broadcast, alongside commercial product and measurement testing applications.<\/p>\n<p>Both devices also have a long list of highly positive reviews to their name &#8211; in fact we\u2019ve yet to see a negative one! \u2013 and a quick search on YouTube will bring up a variety of videos from happy end users and Audiophile \/ Hi-Fi channels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThis is the tinkerer\u2019s paradise here, this box has so much\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This latest review comes from YouTubers Jay Soulsik and Thujan K, who&#8217;ve provided a detailed discussion of the ADI-2 Pro FS R alongside their enjoyable banter.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring the same sound quality as the DAC but adding an exquisite A-D section for high-end recording, the Pro still offers plenty for Hi-Fi users to get excited about &#8211; such as the excellent on-board headphone amplifier, which Jay and Thujan discuss extensively in the review.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVery clean sounding, very neutral, no real colouration,\u201d says Jay of the Pro\u2019s headphone amp. \u201cIt\u2019s detailed, but I don\u2019t think it\u2019s bright. And with both headphones I was quite impressed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah it was very clean,\u201d adds Thujan. \u201cAnd the power is really smart where &#8211; we&#8217;ve got both of these headphones are running at low-gain &#8211; and as the headphones get more demanding, as you increase the volume, it will automatically switch to high-gain mode, it\u2019s really smart that way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Check out the video below, or watch it on the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Is It The Best HiFi 'PRO' DAC Money Can Buy As They Say? RME ADI-2-PRO-FS-R DAC!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R20IdK6X_5o\">Jay&#8217;s iyagi YouTube channel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<center>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"video\"><div style=\"margin: 10px;\"><h4>Jay&#8217;s iyagi review of the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R<\/h4><\/div><\/a>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R20IdK6X_5o\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 421.875px;\" data-aspect-ratio=\"true\" data-width=\"16\" data-height=\"9\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See more videos at <a title=\"Subscribe to the Synthax Audio UK YouTube channel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/center>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-R-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition - Synthax Audio UK\" class=\"wp-image-25312\" width=\"412\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-R-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-FS-R-Black-Edition-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure><h4>Is It The Best HiFi &#8220;PRO&#8221; DAC Money Can Buy..?<\/h4>\n<p>One of the features that Jay was particularly taken with is the ADI-2 Pro FS R\u2019s Loudness setting, which is designed to address the changing way our hearing responds to the audible frequency spectrum at different volume levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the settings that I really really liked was the loudness setting\u201d says Jay. \u201cThis allows you to set the bass and treble at a point where you want it to be at a lower level, and as you increase the volume, the bass and treble elevation drops. So it\u2019s like a tone control for very low volume listening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;If I were to describe it in one word, it\u2019s so clean. Absolutely clean. <br\/>No matter what volume level, it was just, &#8216;consistent&#8217;.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo that\u2019s really cool because we don\u2019t have to change the tone control every single time you listen at low volume. You can just have it set, and it will be a consistent sound quality all throughout the volume range you listen at. So that to me is something I would personally use, and I find it very beneficial.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To wrap up the review, Thujan says \u201cIf I were to describe it in one word, it\u2019s so clean. Absolutely clean. No matter what volume level, it was just, &#8216;consistent&#8217;.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust as a standalone DAC and preamplifier combination, the preamplifier section is quite good on this unit, and aside from that it\u2019s a very good headphone amplifier,\u201d concludes Jay. \u201cAnd you can power two [pairs of headphones] at the same time\u2026 Just the DAC alone for HiFi systems, you have that loudness setting, you have EQ functionality, you have bass boost, treble boost.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just a very good DAC, out of the box it sounds good, detailed, great resolution, measures great if that matters to you. But it\u2019s also very adjustable to your system if you are looking for something like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Massive thanks to Jay Soulsik and Thjuan K for the great review! <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Is It The Best HiFi 'PRO' DAC Money Can Buy As They Say? RME ADI-2-PRO-FS-R DAC!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R20IdK6X_5o\">Check out the Jay\u2019s iyagi YouTube channel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME Audio AD\/DA &#038; Format Converters at Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/\">Find out more about the RME ADI-2 Series<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC and Pro FS R - Authorised UK Dealers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\">See our list of authorised RME ADI-2 UK dealers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"hr\"><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div>\n    <p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float:left;\" class=\"logo\" title=\"RME Audio - Logo\" 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<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n  <style>\nh5 {font-weight:bold;}\np {font-size: 120%;}\n  <\/style>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTubers Jay Soulsik and Thujan K review the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R for Hi-Fi channel Jay\u2019s iyagi (\u2018Jay\u2019s Journey\u2019) It\u2019s no exaggeration to say that RME\u2019s ADI-2 DAC FS and Pro RS FS have caused a real stir in the world of Hi-Fi. 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