Whether you use it as a converter, usb dac, audio interface, or headphone amp, you can be confident that the adi 2 pro fs will deliver the quality that can only be achieved after two decades of research. The adi 2 pro is packed full of connectivity options and tools so that you can route a range of different devices through. If you dont want digitalise analog to your pc, you need not to buy the rosetta. Perhaps the most obvious advance over the older adi 2 is the addition of a usb 2. Rme audio adi2 fs adk pro audio 4232540492 this is. I compared the adi2 pro to am accuphase e600 class a amplifier with buildin da converter module da40. In both cases you hear a detailed room with the instruments on their positions. I am intrigued by the coda feature on the rosetta have only read about it and not heard it. This item is in good condition with normal wear, including some scratches on the top of the unit that wont be visible when racked. With this ultrafidelity 768 khz adda converter there is little left unheard, so you had better hope the rest of your signal path is up to scratch, otherwise the rme will leave you hearing all the faults. I have custom ross martin pcm4222 x2 for my primary ad i have a apogee rosetta 200 as my da i also have a maudio profire 2626 i wanted to use for additional adat channels. Buy apogee rosetta 200 2 channel adda converter 24bit192khz.
Updated manuals germanenglish are already available from rme s website, and the firmware includes a shortened readme text with all changes. Then add one thing, to make the best possible sound, how do we triturations and falsifications, eq, compressor, reverb etc. I like the red sparrow alot, but my da conversion still sucks mbox 3 pro. Rme vs apogee converters i have experienced a lot of frustration with. Rosetta is better than my earlier mark levinson 39 was, and in competition with any dac.
The adi2 pro is no exception, as this takes the user into the world of sample rates beyond expectation. Built on the technology, concept and features of the adi 2 pro, the dac concentrates on da conversion in top highend quality, along with two exceptional outputs for headphones and iems, and a remote control. Rme adi2 dac summary the rme adi2 dac is a 2channel da converter with 1x extreme power headphone amplifier and 1x super low. Its ability to use spdif, aes and adat format provides outstanding compatibility. The adi2 is a both compact and extremely flexible 2channel hiend addaconverter. Adi2 pro adda filter discussion page 1 rme user forum. Ive already worked with apogee converters, but rosetta 200 is the perfect tool for mastering and mixing. See all new products at namm show booth 14702, acc north hall. The adi2 fs uses a downscaled version of the adi2 pros extreme power output stage. Studio recording equipment free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Not only does it offer professional adda conversion, you also get a dual headphone amplifier, rme s famous spectral analyser and a range of processing features to personalise your adi 2 to your personal taste and setup.
Lavry da11 and apogee rosetta 200 users audiogon discussion. I already own the rme unit and i need more high quality i o. Its sort of applesandoranges in the case of the rme fireface versus apogee rosetta, because the ff is an audio interface, that is, its got mic pres and midi, etc. With it, you can tackle sample rates up to 768khz, convert. With an adapted feature set and muchsimplified operation, rme proudly presents the adi2 dac. The adi2 pro is rmes reference adda converter, usb 2. In fact, i would not be surprised to see apple buy them one day, and apples track record is not good for supporting the pc when they purchase a company e.
Apr 01, 2005 the 200 also comes with the new and unique coda audio finishing module, an original and irresistible set of analogdigital processors unavailable with other adda even those made by apogee. I use it to record live concerts broadcasted by the local classical radio. It may help to share with you some of my previous dac evaluations i completed. Perhaps the most obvious advance over the older adi2 is the addition of a usb 2. Founded in 1985, apogee initially designed filters, and later, armed with this expertise, their converters were soon regarded as the best of the breed. I will use this for logic studio, since its my arranging daw, and as i read both are really good, the apogee has the apple integration plus, and the rems strongest feature may be the quality converters and its custom firewire chips that makes it almost. Rme adi2 dac 2channel da converter offers nocompromise. The adi 2 pro fs marks 20 years of rme, and their reference adda converter makes a fine addition to their worldclass line of products. View and download rme audio adi2 user manual online. Apogee rosetta 200 this highend stereo converter usefully includes a firewire option, george shilling plugs in his redhot cable.
The rosetta 200 is the newest twochannel converter in apogees impressive. Does the rme adi pro series have the same convertors as the ff800. Fyi, the old 200 and 800 arent as good as the x series due to the clock. The rosetta 200 converter, apogees successor to the psx100 and rosetta ad namesake, delivers the quality of the popular rosetta 800 in a 2channel adda solution. Rme audio presents the allnew 12mic, avb tool and m1610 pro, a flexible, reliable solutions for avb conversion and recording. Loaded with rmes ultrastable femtosecond clock, the adi2 pro fs offers world class conversion. Dec 14, 2017 rme adi 2 dac summary the rme adi 2 dac is a 2 channel da converter with 1x extreme power headphone amplifier and 1x super low noise iem output, dsd playback, usb operation, digital spdif. The latter is no doubt intended to improve its domestic acceptability as, unusually for rme, this new adi 2 pro model is also aimed quite deliberately at both the professional studio user and the. Please see pictures for details on item condition only what is pictured is included.
Why i sold my symphony and replaced it with an rme madi. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the. Thanks to the latest adda converters and rme s own fpgabased class compliant core, the adi 2 pro offers sample rates of up to a staggering 768khz. In my old set up i was using a rosetta 200 via firewire, but apogee no longer supports windows. I fell by chance on comment prcdent notice global i have a rosetta 200 to the mix for 1 year.
Rme fireface 800 vs apogee rosetta j boy apogee makes some awesome gear, but they are locked in too tight with apple for my taste. Rme audio digicheck test, measurement and analysis tool. Reviewed in the united states on september 3, 2011. I compared most of these while transferring 2 16trk analog to nuendo daw via lightpipe. Like the rosetta 800, the 200 features premium apogee ad and da conversion, 192k sampling rates standard, optional pro tools hd, mix and firewire expansion cards and core apogee. Seriously, how long can people converse over the mysterious rme apogee shootout if no one has ever written a single word about the former i give up. Summary of contents for rme audio adi2 pro page 1 users guide adi2 pro conversion done right 32 bit 768 khz hires audio synccheck steadyclock 2 channels analog digital converter 4 channels digital analog converter aes adat spdif interface 32 bit 768 khz digital audio usb 2. Apogee rosetta 200 highend stereo converter in our studio. I will measure and post any differences between the two at a later time. There has its apogee, sure, i adi encountered in many pros studios, france and the us. Its design, unique specifications, user features and its ability to deliver crystal transparency, make it perfect for mastering and measurement applications as well as the ultimate tool for audiophiles everywhere.
Great new firmwareupdate with some fine gasmtricks topic. According to apogee, the smaller, halfpriced dac is the same as the dac of the rosetta. The rme adi2 pro fs is a versatile referenceclass adda converter that can be used as a usb audio interface, a usb dac with extreme power headphone amplifiers, or as a format converter with digital monitoring. I plan to run a great river pre into the rosetta 200 through the ucx via spidf. I have been contemplating rosetta 200, prism, lavry, mytek. It was difficult to hear differences between the adi2 pro and the da40. Butididnt want to purchase another symphony card and additional apogee.
Seriously, how long can people converse over the mysterious rmeapogee shootout if no one has ever written a single word about the former i give up. Not long after i purchased my adi2 pro, rme released the dac only version. Housed in a compact, halfrack enclosure, it delivers pristine 32bit 768 khz audio quality to audio engineers and audiophiles alike, for studio, home, and mobile applications. I came across a smoking deal on the rosetta so i decided to try that first. Apogee rosetta 800 vs rme fireface recording forums. Apogee rosetta 200 vs lavryblue le4496 audiogon discussion.
Apogee rosetta 200 highend stereo converter for pro recording studios. I was looking at keeping the mbox and getting an rme adi 2 for better ad, da conversion. Its exceptionally clean while still alluringly musical. This is a spin off from their highly regarded adcdac combo, the adi2 pro. M32 pro series highend avb adda converter overview. Special features the rosetta 200 accepts and outputs all formats of digital audio including single and doublewire aes for 88. On the table are a couple of different options, namely. Adi2 xlogic alphalink madi ax dac1 series hedd 192 zodiac. With an adapted feature set and muchsimplified operation, rme proudly presents the adi 2 dac. Summary of contents for rme audio adi2 pro page 1 users guide adi 2 pro conversion done right 32 bit 768 khz hires audio synccheck steadyclock 2 channels analog digital converter 4 channels digital analog converter aes adat spdif interface 32 bit 768 khz digital audio usb 2. The rme seems to have a solid reputation, but not as widely used, especially in the mac community. I come from a rotel rcd02 cd player witch sounds great to my ears but the rme wins. The adi 2 is a both compact and extremely flexible 2 channel hiend addaconverter.
Dec 12, 2016 rme is the switzerland of the audio world and the adi2 pro is its showpiece pocketknife. I compared the adi 2 pro to am accuphase e600 class a amplifier with buildin da converter module da40. Nov 22, 2009 if you dont want digitalise analog to your pc, you need not to buy the rosetta. A threestage hardware input and output level control allows for accurately calibrating signal. I personally purchased an adi2 pro anniversary edition about a year ago that. Rmes anniversary reference adda converter is a host of devices all put together into one unit, with a simple and mostly automated way of using it right out of the box. Built on the technology, concept and features of the adi2 pro, the dac concentrates on da conversion in top highend quality, along with two exceptional outputs for headphones and iems, and a remote control. Balanced inputs and outputs and rmes proprietary steadyclock internal clocking help maintain signal quality throughout the unit.
View and download rme audio adi 2 pro user manual online. This works fine if youre a singersongwriter type who records one or two tracks at a time, no argument. High resolution display operation rme s designers have incorporated many unique features, which are be found on any comparable devices, are controlled using the highresolution display. The advantage of the rme would be being able to do some studio recording which i do sometimes. The latter is no doubt intended to improve its domestic acceptability as, unusually for rme, this new adi2 pro model is also aimed quite deliberately at both the professional studio user and the. Adesign reddi, phoenix audio nicedi, universal audio 2192, rme adi2, vovox cables. Review and measurements of rme adi2 dac audio science. Apogee rosetta 200 2channel adda converter 24bit192khz. As you can see by comparing to the block diagram of the adi2 pro, the adi2 dac is a much simpler device. Rme is the switzerland of the audio world and the adi2 pro is its showpiece pocketknife.
I was looking at keeping the mbox and getting an rme adi2 for better ad, da conversion. Rme adi2 pro rmes anniversary reference adda converter is a usb 2. Ive read a few threads which mention driver issues and static charge build up on the duet 2. Feb 18, 2017 with this firmware release the rme team adds even more exciting and unique features that turn the adi 2 pro into a reference of its own. Unsure which way to go and was wanting to hear from other users. This device has more functions than japans idol group akb48 has members. Yeah but the question was aimed at either the rosetta 800 or the fireface 800, not another interface afaik. Caratterizzato dalla qualita dei pluripremiati convertitori apogee, offre una. View and download apogee rosetta 800 user manual online. I have the apogee rosetta 200, a bla red sparrow and an mbox 3 pro. This used apogee rosetta 200 192k comes with a power cable. The rosetta 200 converter, apogee s successor to the psx100 and rosetta ad namesake, delivers the quality of the popular rosetta 800 in a 2 channel adda solution. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
It was difficult to hear differences between the adi 2 pro and the da40. Apogee rosetta 200 vs lavryblue le4496 id appreciate your sharing of your opinion if you have compared digitalanalogue performance between apogee rosetta 200 to lavryblue le4496. The adi2 features rmes steadyclock, which offers highly efficient jitter. The adi2 pro is packed full of connectivity options and tools so that you can route a range of different devices through. Apr 15, 2018 the rme adi2 dac is a slimmeddown and more audiophile orientated version of the awardwinning rme adi2 pro from 2016.
Looking at the apogee ad da16 x and the rme adi ds. The adi2 from rme is a compact and flexible twochannel analogtodigital and digitaltoanalog converter, providing conversion to and from spdif, aesebu and adat. Digital conversion sporting apogees famous converters, the rosetta 200 puts two. However, i did not compare but i think the new aurora must be a bit above the bottom of the spectrum. Buy rme adi2 pro fs reference adda converter with extreme power headphone amplifiers featuring highfidelity 32bit 768 khz audio, 2channel ad, 4channel da converter, steadyclock with femtosecond technology, supports aesebu, adat, spdif, 2 x extreme power headphone outputs, pcmdsd recordplayback, builtin digital signal processing, usb 2. Adi2 pro major firmware update 141 dsp 76 rme is proud to release a major firmware update for the adi2 pro and ae anniversary edition, which extends its functionality, usability and operation beyond expectation. It has 6 clock outputs, so you can run your other converters off of its master clock.
Rme adi 2 vs rosetta 200 vs mytek adc 192 please help. Home rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. Fort lauderdale, fl, december 14, 2017 rme audio, a german manufacturer of digital audio solutions for the professional and hifi sector, presents the adi2 dac, a twochannel highend digitalanalog converter in a 9. New to the forum as well as rme just upgraded to windows 8. I have been looking at the duet 2 and the babyface.
High resolution display operation rmes designers have incorporated many unique features, which are be found on any comparable devices, are controlled using the highresolution display. Thanks to the latest adda converters and rmes own fpgabased class compliant core, the adi2 pro offers sample rates of up to a staggering 768khz. Rme adi 2 vs rosetta 200 vs mytek adc 192 please help gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Hdspe madi card, adi648 madiadat converter, hdspe pci card. I use a apogee rosetta 800 connected to an rme 9632 via adat. Convertitore adda a 2 canali 24bit192khz rosetta 200 e il degno successore dei celebri psx100 e rosetta ad. Rme fireface 800 vs apogee rosetta cakewalk forums. Avalon u5, adesign reddi, phoenix audio nicedi, apogee rosetta 200, apogee minime, vovox cables.
Jul 14, 2017 rmes anniversary reference adda converter is a host of devices all put together into one unit, with a simple and mostly automated way of using it right out of the box. Hiprecision 24 bit 192 khz 2 channel ad daconverter aes spdif adat interface. Aug 11, 2018 this is an appendix to my article rme adi2 pro. I would be coming out of my pc with an optical cable to the new dac, then to my future vincent audio sp331 hybrid power amplifier. Rme adi2 pro dac, headamp, an a lot of more stunning. Rme adi2 pro dac, headamp, an a lot of more stunning features.
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