Just another sidebar note: RME is an outstanding company who works to improve their product with firmware upgrades on a regular basis.
Was on version 35/35 and just upgraded to Firmware Update ADI-2 DAC 66 / 41.
You can read about the technical details here:
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?pid=176455#p176455
For my big tube monblocks system, this is not a small improvement. Again, I do not use a preamp and have the RME ADI-2 running direct to each of the tube monoblocks. (Many people I've seen were reluctant to remove a preamp but until they did, had no idea it was an impediment to the RME's performance until they did.)
In addition, I run the RME on battery power with a $100 unit that has given it a boost in sound quality. For the moment, I'm trying to wrap me head around the firmware upgrade. It's that significant.
Happy listening and good luck.
Was on version 35/35 and just upgraded to Firmware Update ADI-2 DAC 66 / 41.
You can read about the technical details here:
https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?pid=176455#p176455
For my big tube monblocks system, this is not a small improvement. Again, I do not use a preamp and have the RME ADI-2 running direct to each of the tube monoblocks. (Many people I've seen were reluctant to remove a preamp but until they did, had no idea it was an impediment to the RME's performance until they did.)
In addition, I run the RME on battery power with a $100 unit that has given it a boost in sound quality. For the moment, I'm trying to wrap me head around the firmware upgrade. It's that significant.
Happy listening and good luck.