Sound On Sound reviews the RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE.
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The RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE is RME’s flagship 2 In / 4 Out mastering-grade AD/DA converter and high-performance headphone amplifier.
Featuring ultra-low noise and distortion values, the ADI-2/4 includes a host of additional features – 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!
The Rolls-Royce of converters (or should that be Maybach), the ADI-2/4 Pro SE is a premium AD/DA that’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.
Sound On Sound’s reviewer Hugh Robjohns was particularly impressed with the A-D conversion, which he says is quite simply the best he’s ever measured. “To put these figures in context, the A-D performance is the best I’ve ever measured, outperforming the previous leader (RME’s ADI-2 Pro) by 0.3dB.”
“a megabeast”
The D/A side provides equally high-end conversion, with Hugh noting it sits comfortably in the same bracket as other certified ‘mastering-grade converters’ such as the Lynx Hilo II: “The ADI-2/4 Pro SE is currently RME’s best-performing converter in my personally measured league table, sitting very comfortably on the top-table of true mastering-grade converters.”
“I described the original ADI-2 Pro as “a beast of a converter” — which I stick by, making the ADI-2/4 Pro SE something of a ‘megabeast’ given its improved technical performance and enhanced features and facilities!”
Big thanks to Hugh Robjohns and Sound On Sound for another top review for RME!
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The RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE is available in the UK exclusively from Scan Pro Audio.
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RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE – Software Remote (Mac/Windows)
Controlling your RME’s ADI-2 Series just got a whole lot easier thanks to the release of RME’s software control app.
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.
To download the RME remote for yourself, head over to the downloads section of the RME Audio website, or watch our video below for a run-through of this fantastic way to control RME’s range of high-end AD and DA converters.
RME ADI-2 Remote Software Video Tutorial
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RME DPS-2 | “Super-Low-Noise” Linear Audio Power Supply
The new DPS-2 is an exceptional linear power supply that boasts not only impressive technical data but also a wide range of unique and highly useful features.
For instance, this compact device features two differently filtered outputs – Linear and μFilter, which further processes the pre-filtered linear output through highly efficient active filters, to achieve exceptionally clean DC output.
Designed to perfectly complement RME’s ADI-2 series, the DPS-2 features a housing and front panel inspired by the same aesthetic and form factor, packing RME’s innovative circuitry into a sleek half-rack width design.
The DPS-2 (left) is a linear power supply designed for RME Audio devices such as the ADI-2 Series and ADI-2/4 Pro SE (right).
RME LNI-2 DC | Active DC Filter with Galvanic Isolation
The RME LNI-2 DC is an active DC filter / inline power conditioner in a compact and portable design.
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.
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, ‘dirty’ mains power or ground loops.
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