{"id":60204,"date":"2025-04-24T15:18:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=60204"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:18:27","slug":"best-ever-measured-rme-adi-2-4-pro-review-sound-on-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2025\/04\/24\/best-ever-measured-rme-adi-2-4-pro-review-sound-on-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;The A-D performance is the best I\u2019ve ever measured&#8221; | RME ADI-2\/4 Pro review by Sound On Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/RME-ADI-24-review-Sound-On-Sound.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE mastering converter on a wooden table\" width=\"1200\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/RME-ADI-24-review-Sound-On-Sound.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/RME-ADI-24-review-Sound-On-Sound-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/RME-ADI-24-review-Sound-On-Sound-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/RME-ADI-24-review-Sound-On-Sound-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sound On Sound reviews the RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE.<\/h2>\n<h2><a title=\"RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE | Sound On Sound review (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sos-uk-2025-05_RME-ADI-24_Review.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full review.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE is RME\u2019s flagship 2 In \/ 4 Out mastering-grade AD\/DA converter and high-performance headphone amplifier.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring ultra-low noise and distortion values, the ADI-2\/4 includes a host of additional features &#8211; physical and software remote controls; built-in RIAA equalisation for vinyl playback and recording; onboard real-time frequency analyser; a highly flexible parametric EQ and more!<\/p>\n<p>The Rolls-Royce of converters (or should that be <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maybach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maybach<\/a>), the ADI-2\/4 Pro SE is a premium AD\/DA that&#8217;s right at home in the setups of top mastering engineers and recording studios, as well as a luxury option for audiophiles who want the finest sound quality for their home listening setup.<\/p>\n<p>Sound On Sound&#8217;s reviewer Hugh Robjohns was particularly impressed with the A-D conversion, which he says is quite simply the best he&#8217;s ever measured. &#8220;To put these figures in context, the A-D performance is the best I\u2019ve ever measured, outperforming the previous leader (RME\u2019s ADI-2 Pro) by 0.3dB.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"fancy-quote\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 2.2rem; color: #00569a; text-align: center;\">\u201ca megabeast\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>\u2014 Hugh Robjohns (Sound On Sound)<\/footer><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The D\/A side provides equally high-end conversion, with Hugh noting it sits comfortably in the same bracket as other certified &#8216;mastering-grade converters&#8217; such as the Lynx Hilo II: &#8220;The ADI-2\/4 Pro SE is currently RME\u2019s best-performing converter in my personally measured league table, sitting very comfortably on the top-table of true mastering-grade converters.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-float-r\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RME_ADI-2_4_PRO_SE_product_render.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I described the original ADI-2 Pro as \u201ca beast of a converter\u201d \u2014 which I stick by, making the ADI-2\/4 Pro SE something of a \u2018megabeast\u2019 given its improved technical performance and enhanced features and facilities!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Big thanks to Hugh Robjohns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound On Sound<\/a> for another top review for RME!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE | Sound On Sound review (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sos-uk-2025-05_RME-ADI-24_Review.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE is available in the UK exclusively from <a title=\"Shop RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE | SCAN UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scan.co.uk\/products\/rme-adi-2-4-pro-se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scan Pro Audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 Series | Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\">See the full range of RME ADI-2 Series devices<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>RME ADI-2\/4 Pro SE &#8211; Software Remote (Mac\/Windows)<\/h2>\n<p>Controlling your RME\u2019s ADI-2 Series just got a whole lot easier thanks to the release of RME\u2019s software control app.<\/p>\n<p>Available as a free download for all ADI-2 Series users, the software remote allows you to control every aspect of the device straight from your PC, Mac or iPad when connected via USB.<\/p>\n<p>To download the RME remote for yourself, head over to the <a title=\"www.rme-audio.de\/downloads\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rme-audio.de\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downloads section of the RME Audio website<\/a>, or watch our video below for a run-through of this fantastic way to control RME\u2019s range of <a title=\"RME ADI-2 DAC | Authorised UK Dealers | Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-end AD and DA converters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin: 2rem auto; text-align: center;\">\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">RME ADI-2 Remote Software Video Tutorial<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: 635.625px;\" title=\"RME ADI-2 Remote Software Tutorial: Software Control for ADI-2 Series AD\/DA Converters\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IK-a0a7ogDc\" width=\"1207\" height=\"679\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-aspect-ratio=\"true\" data-width=\"16\" data-height=\"9\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See more videos at <a title=\"Subscribe to the SynthaxTV YouTube channel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>RME DPS-2 | \u201cSuper-Low-Noise\u201d Linear Audio Power Supply<\/h2>\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/accessories\/rme-power-supplies\/rme-dps-2-linear-power-supply\/\">DPS-2<\/a> is an exceptional linear power supply that boasts not only impressive technical data but also a wide range of unique and highly useful features.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, this compact device features two differently filtered outputs &#8211; <em>Linear<\/em> and <em>\u03bcFilter<\/em>, which further processes the pre-filtered linear output through highly efficient active filters, to achieve exceptionally clean DC output.<\/p>\n<p>Designed to perfectly complement RME\u2019s ADI-2 series, the DPS-2 features a housing and front panel inspired by the same aesthetic and form factor, packing RME\u2019s innovative circuitry into a sleek half-rack width design.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RME-DPS-2-Linear-Power-Supply-ADI-2_4-e1713970143721.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RME-DPS-2-Linear-Power-Supply-ADI-2_4-e1713970143721.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RME-DPS-2-Linear-Power-Supply-ADI-2_4-e1713970143721-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/RME-DPS-2-Linear-Power-Supply-ADI-2_4-e1713970143721-768x334.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"435\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>The DPS-2 (left) is a linear power supply designed for <a title=\"RME Audio | Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\">RME Audio devices<\/a> such as the ADI-2 Series and ADI-2\/4 Pro SE (right).<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>RME LNI-2 DC | Active DC Filter with Galvanic Isolation<\/h2>\n<p>The RME LNI-2 DC is an active DC filter \/ inline power conditioner in a compact and portable design.<\/p>\n<p>The LNI-2 DC provides isolation, regulation and filtering of output signals from any 12 volt DC power source, enabling a remarkable improvement in DC voltage stability while providing an ultra-clean 12V power source.<\/p>\n<p>The result is an enhanced audio signal thanks to the removal of unwanted noise such as humming or buzzing, which can be introduced by power supplies, &#8216;dirty&#8217; mains power or ground loops.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LNI-2-DC-perspective-2-scaled-e1713970265159-2048x1029.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1286\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 Series | Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/rme-adi-2-dac-authorised-uk-dealers\/\">See the full range of RME ADI-2 Series devices<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\"><hr \/><footer>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"logo-img\" style=\"float: left; 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