Difference in sound between the RME ADI-2 DAC and the RME ADI-2 Pro DAC

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Is there a difference in sound between the RME ADI-2 DAC and the RME ADI-2 Pro DAC?

chelg11-26-2021 7:28pm

flippant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 07-29-2022 at 09:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It used to use the same chip until a fire at AKM limited availability. . The DAC is using an ESS chip and though they make it sound extraordinary with their other components, it's an ES9028Q2M. Check out its specs. I first t he DAC first bought and the day I received it went on sale for $999- $300 off. The Pro went down from $1999 to $1699. After a couple of weeks, the Pro returned $2K and the DAC remained on sale everywhere. I picked up the Pro on sale. Both are a great buy- incredible versatility with Bass, Treble, and a 5 band Parametric Eq. If you listen to the pro in balanced mode the volume jumps significantly in low power mode. I don't have measurement tools but it may double. Both units are easy to love and recommend.
adg101 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,059 posts 07-31-2022 at 02:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agree with others above. Have the FS with Teddy Pardo PS. The Teddy Pardo made a nice improvement across the board, plus a lot more options for power cables.
vytas123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 02-23-2023 at 09:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe this experience of forum member VySer with Teddy Pardo will be an eye-opener...