User's Manual

User’s Guide ADI-2 DAC v2.2 © RME

1. Introduction

RME’s ADI-2 DAC is a true milestone in many ways. Looking at the multitude of DA converters,

USB DACs and dedicated headphone amps available, RME developers felt they all lacked ob-

vious features that are unavoidable to enjoy operation as well as when listening to music. And

while many of those devices claim to use the latest state-of–the–art whatsoever converter chip,

serious magazines and RME staff were repeatedly disappointed to find that in the end the stel-

lar technical data published in ads and datasheets were nowhere to be found.

With the ever growing popularity of headphones and latest DA chips pushing technical data

further, the time was right for a new RME gem. A unit with specs that are as real as RME‘s

reputation, a feature set that is unheard of, useful features that for unknown reasons no one

else implemented, and two extremely powerful headphone outputs, that will be your new refer-

ence in accuracy and dynamic range.

Here it is – the ADI-2 DAC:

• A high-end DA converter in professional studio quality

• A headphone amplifier in true high-end quality

• A USB DAC like no other - the most versatile and capable one around

• A high-end DAC frontend and headphone amp for iPad and iPhone

• An SPDIF/ADAT playback system

• A DSD playback solution

2. Package Contents

• ADI-2 DAC

• Remote control (MRC) with battery

• Manual

• External switched power supply, lockable connector, DC 12 V 24 W

• Power cord

• USB cable, 1.8 m (6 ft)

3. System Requirements

General:

• Power supply 12V DC, 1.0 A or up

For computer based operation:

• Windows 7 or up, Intel Mac OS X (10.6 or up)

• 1 USB 2.0 port or USB 3 port

• Computer with at least Intel Core i3 CPU

For iOS based operation:

• iPhone or iPad with iOS 7 or up

• Dock or Lightning to USB adapter