So, I got the ADI-2 pro fs, Iām fairly sure this is a mistake. Not sure if this is even usefulā¦ but apparently more expensive than the regular version.
The main difference is that the pro fs has digital and analog inputs and can act as an adc (along with some other features in the interface but thatās the main one that adds the cost), where the dac fs can only act as a dac, and the headphone outs on the dac fs are a bit better sounding to my ears imo. Both are somewhat similar in the sound of the dac
Hm, so I could either use it to replace my scarlet solo, or sell it for maybe a bit of profit 
So it wonāt power mics or act as a preamp, but it will take in a line level signal and convert it to a digital one
Iām all set on Mic preamps, donāt need phantom power or anything like that. Radial pre-max and dbx-560a handle all I need in that department. I actually have no need for a new interface or new features for inputs. I think returning it outright is probably the right thing to do here. Itās a $500 difference and probably an easy mistake to make right now
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Good stuff 
Currently for my desktop setup Iām rocking a avalon vt-737sp and a crane song hedd quantom as the adc
Makes sense
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Dayyum u like the other dogo red guy. Kno a lot too! U do dis for a job?
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Ooooohhhhh. Nice!
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Just got the right DAC in, it sounds, a lot like my MODI. I dont think I could tell the difference in an A/B test honestly
So doing ab testing without spending an adequate amount of exclusive listening beforehand will yield pretty not useful results imo, you really want to get to know something before you start a/b from my experience. I think doing a/b testing is rather flawed because of how the brain works and how humans deal with sound
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Makes sense, I guess I was fooled by the immediate difference I can head a/b testing the rnhp against my other amps
I have heard many differnent things compare with the Rme and Beresford.
It was only put the 6,3 jack in the another.
Test was Rme with intergrated Amp and couple the Beresford capella via rca to the Rme.
I find in the End the Beresford play smoother,with a bit more detail,warm and cleaner.
But in the and it was not this what the Cambridge Audio Dac Magic can do it with more open Stage,more bling bling where goosebumps provide feeling.
I find the Rme is not really audiophil enough when would listen and enjoy the music. independently what amp you use seperatly.
I would estimate the Beresford capella amp is not the High end amp.
But it was a clear the rme can be work fine with a good seperatly amp.
I find for the Price you can buy directly a good Dac/amp or dac amp combo when you would go in the audiophil section,for Studio is the rme very well.
I unfortunately wasnāt able to go out and test some gear last weekend, hopefully I can find some time this weekend.
I also noticed I can get the RME for around $1000 including shipping, taxes, other fees, which makes the price difference between the Cyan even further. Cyan would cost me $1500 + however much a power cord would cost, so at this point, I think it is out of scope 
I do have a question though; does anyone use the RME as a pre-amp to a set of desk (or room) speakers? I might be interested in setting up some desk speakers once I get a bigger desk.
Do you mean that you noticed a significant difference when using the RME as dac only and using a separate amp?
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Iāll be setting it up this way later today. Let me know what youād like to know
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I also do this and it works well as a preamp. Just keep in mind when the device is operating in line out mode, it outputs from both the RCA and XLR outputs at the same time. The ADI-2 is also good for applying room correction since it supports individual channel EQ.
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I was not aware it outputs to both RCA and XLR at the same time; I thought you would be able to individually choose the output using the menu or remote, thanks for the info.
Does the RME automatically switch to 6.3mm output if you plug in a headphone while it is using RCA or XLR?
Also, can I assume all of the additional functions (treble/bass control, left/right control, etc) also work through RCA and XLR?
I just tested this and it can automatically switch between IEM and phone modes. But it doesnāt seem to automatically switch between line out and phones for some reason. I have mine set up to toggle on pressing the volume knob.
Yes all DSP functionality works on all outputs.
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should actually go.
You can set the source to Automatic or manually then choose the source yourself like coax, usb, or optical. You can also record via USB and Optical. The inputs should be similar. For me, the automatic was in there I unplugged the headphones and plugged them into the other headphone amplifier, then sound came from Rca output or the source, sound came from the headphones, which is probably not possible if you plugged in Xlr and Rca.
And because of a separate amp.
Yes, there were differences.
but I didnāt like it anyway. I just missed that sunrise in the vocals, the end of the instruments. Even background noises that sometimes go with hip hop wasnāt exactly just okay there is something. Itās not like standing in front of it. Where I liked the Akm chip very much, but I think the Rme did not match the Beresford capella in terms of its harmony. Another one that is perhaps more powerful and tuned to it gets better. What the Rme cannot afford to deal with is cheap amplifiers .
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Ah, guess Iāll have to play around with the settings then and read through the long manual.
Great that all the DSP functions work though, thanks!
Noted, thanks for your input.
If I find an RME to test, Iāll see if I can also test it with other amps as well.
As Grant mentioned in a few posts back, I feel that the ADI-2 will let me focus more on the characteristics of the amp and headphones, rather than adding in another variable into the equation (the dac coloration).
However, I also understand M0Nās point on the difficulty of completely avoiding any coloration of a component. From the reviews I read, it seems that the ADI-2 probably has relatively less coloration compared to other dacs, but I will still need to consider its synergy with my headphones (and possible external amp in the future).
For now, I will see if I can go out testing soon (although COVID is on a steady rise again in Tokyoā¦)
I personally donāt think I would agree with this, but I do think the adi 2 will be more versatile with different amps and headphones due to its feature set