Big thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand at CanJam 2022!
Held at the Park Plaza Hotel (Westminster Bridge), CanJam London is the UK’s only trade event dedicated to high-end headphones, organised by Head-Fi.org .
The main news from our stand was a sneak peak of RME’s new ADI-2/4 Pro SE. Expected to arrive before the end of this year, the ADI-2/4 Pro SE is an exciting new addition to RME’s supremely popular range of Headphone Amplifiers and USB-DACs.
Paired with the RME DPS-2 – RME’s upcoming Linear Power Supply – feedback on the new ADI-2/4 SE was highly positive, and we’ve no doubt this new model will be an instant hit upon its release.
We shared our stand with a couple of other German pro audio specialists – HEDD Audio, who exhibited their HEDDphone Air Motion Transformer audiophile headphone, and Zähl, who showcased their HM-1 Headphone Amplifier.
Many thanks to everyone at CanJam / Head-Fi for organising, and to all who visited our stand!
RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE
The RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE is a powerful 2 In / 4 Out ADC/DAC and headphone amplifier from RME Audio.
This latest masterpiece comes with a newly developed circuit board, improved specs and faster DSP for an outstanding transparent sound signature.
New features include a second stereo analogue output on balanced TRS; updated “Extreme Power” headphone amplifiers (including a dedicated IEM power setting); super-low noise 4.4 mm Pentaconn balanced connection; trigger out functionality for powering on/off external devices; and an RIAA mode for directly digitizing vinyl discs in highest quality.
Find out more about the RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE
RME ADI-2 Pro FS R
Primarily designed for high-end recording and mastering, the ADI-2 Pro FS R features the same exquisite DA section as the popular ADI-2 DAC FS (see below), whilst adding equally impressive 2-channel recording functionality.
Alongside the obvious studio applications – capturing mixing consoles, vintage gear and other studio outboard in incredible detail – the AD section can also be put to use for more general purpose applications, such as the archiving and converting of analogue source material (e.g. vinyl) to digital in extremely high-quality (up to 768kHz PCM / DSD256).
The two front-panel 6.3mm headphone outputs can also be level-matched, making it a great option for anyone with a large headphone collection to compare each set side by side. Alternatively, both outputs can be employed simultaneously for use with balanced headphones.
All of the other many features found on the DAC are also found on the Pro, including the front-panel spectral analyser and level metering (for inputs and outputs), automatic headphone detection and input switching, ‘Dark Mode’, bit testing, and access to DIGICheck (RME’s software suite of audio analysis tools).
Find out more about the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R
RME ADI-2 DAC FS
Described as “the DAC to beat for under £1000“, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS became an instant hit with audiophiles upon its release.
Sonically revealing and transparent, the ADI-2 DAC excels in its communication of microdynamics, exposing the many subtleties of a great recording or musical performance (and exposing the flaws of the not so great!).
Of course, this is not just a DAC – it’s also a headphone amplifier (with dedicated connections for larger 6.3mm connectors, and IEMs with 3.5mm connectors), as well as a DSP FX-laden box of tricks, with on-board EQ, Loudness, adjustable Bass and Treble controls, and features like Crossfeed, different filter types, Mono, Phase and Polarity switching, Mid-Side and more.
The ADI-2 DAC can also be employed as a preamp when connected to larger sound systems – feeding larger amplifiers with beautiful high-end sound – and includes a user-definable remote control (volume, EQ, input selection (USB / SPDIF), L-R balance etc) and support for the popular Logitech Harmony.
Find out more about the RME ADI-2 DAC FS
RME DPS-2 (Dual Linear Power Supply)
RME also teased a new linear power supply for the ADI-2 Series back at Superbooth earlier this year. Whilst most modern devices operate using a switch mode power supply (SMPS), linear power supplies offer an alternative method of power delivery, and remain popular with some audiophiles who prefer this classic method for powering high-end audio devices.
More info coming soon!
If you’d like to know more about any of RME’s audio interfaces, sound cards, AD/DA Converters or microphone preamps, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.
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