clieos said:

The same question has been answered by Thortsen Loesch in this article: http://www.audiostream.com/content/qa-thorsten-loesch-amrifi

More detailed explanation is in the article, but here is what you are probably looking for:
Note: the same chip is used for both iDSD nano, micro as well as the upcoming iDAC 2.

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ifi audio said:

Hi,

Thanks.

True Native simply means there is not conversion inside the chipset. So DSD stays DSD and PCM stays PCM - throughout. Very few chipsets do this. You have to look 'behind the curtain' so to speak.

As for the detailed technical aspects, there is way too much information but here is where we laid it all out:

http://www.audiostream.com/content/qa-thorsten-loesch-amrifi

What CLIEos has pointed out is correct.


No Standby switch because here in the UK, being part of the EU, the environmental regulations have gone crazy.

From 1st Jan 2013, it was mandatory that Standby meant power consumption of <0.5W (not a typo).

Any electrical product that does not conform faces a hefty Euro5,000 fine.

AMR/iFi in order to conform, we do not have a switch as this ensures our products have and will always conform. Totally On or totally Off. :wink_face:

Hope this sheds more light.

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Thanks for the link, I enjoyed the read!

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-idac2/

It seems a great device. And is my main choice as a dac in that price. The only downside that make me considering other options is that idac 2 doesn't poses any battery and is usb powered.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/HIGH_END_2015/iFi_Audio/

Hi Ifi Audio, when is the iDAC2 released in the UK and how much will it be?

Regards

jimi zine said:

  Hi Ifi Audio, when is the iDAC2 released in the UK and how much will it be?

Regards

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Hi,
 
Global launch is ~mid-June. So UK and everywhere in the world should have it simultaneously.
The UK price is £325 (incl VAT) for the launch bundle. And the normal price will be £295 once the launch bundle is sold out.
 
More details in the next week or so what it is.
 
Cheers.

Lauch bundle? Curious to see...

faber65 said:

Lauch bundle? Curious to see...

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Hi,
 
Finalising a few items. Hope to announce within the next 2 weeks.
 
Cheers.

Was the new iDAC2 bundle announced? (Can someone post the link please).
 
Thx.

My guess is that the launch bundle will be idac2+ipurifier...

It sounds realistic.

Micro iDAC2: Class A and DSD256

Revolutionary Hi-Res DAC for the desktop/home

 
 

 
 
 
Southport, UK – 1^st July 2015
 
 
 
Riding the wave of the stunning micro iDSD
 
Just like a best-selling book which enjoys a new edition, the micro iDAC2 is just that: an all-new ‘Mark II’ design of the original iDAC based upon the successful nano/micro iDSD platform. With the famous True Native® Burr-Brown processor at the heart – the iFi cutting-edge audio tradition continues to break new barriers.
 
 
 
SPECIAL LAUNCH BUNDLE: for the first 500 sold worldwide, the iDAC2 includes an iPurifier at a special bundle price of US$379 (ex-tax) or Euro429/£315 (incl VAT).
 
 
 
True native DSD256 (11.2/12.4MHz), PCM 384kHz and DXD
Class A high-end DAC with 350mW Headamp
 
 

1. Audio Outputs (to high-end audio system)
2. 3.5mm headphone output
3. Analogue volume control stage

 
 

1. Bit-Perfect/Minimum Phase/Standard filters
2. USB 3.0 type A input
3. ZeroJitter® SPDIF Output

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quad-Speed all the way
 

1. Burr Brown True Native chipset: Quad-Speed 11.2MHz DSD256/ DXD/PCM384 kHz
2. 6 Filters:        PCM: Bit-Perfect Processing/Minimum Phase/Standard digital filters selectable

                                DSD: Extreme/Extended/Standard Range analogue filters selectable      

1. Ultra-Powerful Headphone amplifier: 2.4V/350mW
2. ZeroJitter® to drastically reduce jitter
3. Military-Grade Active Noise Cancellation® (ANC) circuit with high-grade ELNA SILMIC II Capacitors combined with TDK C0G capacitors
4. Class A operation on RCA output: discrete, Class A buffer that combines an N-Channel J-FET and a PNP bi-polar transistor that allows this buffer to handle loads of even 600 Ohms
5. SPDIF® Coaxial Output

 
The retail price of the micro iDAC2 is US$349 (ex-tax) or Euro395/£275 (incl VAT).
 
The first 500 units are part of the ‘launch bundle’ which includes the iPurifier at US$379 (ex-tax) or Euro429/£315 (incl VAT). 

OMG iFi audio, that's an insane spec sheet!

Great upgrade too, and I like the bundle too (iPurifier), though I have it already.

Everyone else GO FOR IT!

Sorry about your wallet

 The USA iFi Audio distributor is Avatar Acoustics... http://www.avataracoustics.com/home.html

iDAC2 Launch Competition

 
Here at iFi audio, you know we like a little contrarian thinking. Even with our product launches, we try to do things a little different.
Well, the iDAC2 is here and so we hope you like what we have in store for you.
 
 
[size=17.0300006866455px]Launch bundle = iDAC2 + iPurifier[/size]
 
We are pleased to announce that the first 500 units that we have shipped around the world are priced at US$379 excl tax/€429 incl VAT. With the iDAC2’s retail price of US$349 excl tax/€395 incl VAT, the additional US$30/€34 means the launch bundle includes the iPurifier which retails at US$99/€115. You will agree that this is a pretty good bundle as bundles go.
While the iDAC2 has received a lot of attention to the power supply, having a ‘USB audio purifier’ only improves sonics that much more. And if you wish, you simply try the iPurifier in another USB DAC to give it a sprinkling of a little iFi magic dust.
 
 
 
[size=17.0300006866455px]But for those who like even more thrills[/size]
 
For you Head-Fi people, we are going to run another great competition. In conjunction with our friends from Forza Audioworks, we are doing a competition bundle for 5 very luck Head-Fi’ers.
 
Forza were kind enough to give away couple of cables including Claire HPC Mk2 and Copper Series HPC cables, both in new sexy semi-transparent black insulation. Soundwise, its FAW copper house sound - full, relaxing sound signature, additionally with enhanced bass impact and dynamics of Claire. Perfect for long listening sessions with your iFi gear. Not to mention pure pleasure of use, thanks to great flexibility, we shall let the lucky winners find out the quality of FAW goodies by themselves.

The cables are 1.5m, they are meant for any headphones listed on FAW website except Senn HD800 and come with standard Neutrik termination. If any other cable setup, FAW will be more than happy to change the cable to any other from their line up – one just pays the difference. It is entirely up to you and Forza to make the arrangements.
 
The five lucky winners will receive the respective different prizes:
 

• iDAC 2 + iPurifier with Claire HPC Mk2 in 1.5 meters length and transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 379 + Euro 109 = Euro 488.
• iCAN micro with Copper Series HPC Mk2 in 1.5m length and also transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 315 + Euro 65 = Euro 380.
• iUSB Power with Copper Series HPC Mk2 in 1.5m length and also transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 249 + Euro 65 = Euro 314.
• iPurifier - Value = Euro115
• Copper Series HPC Mk2 in 1.5m length and also transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 65.

 
 
eg
 
Winner #1 to receive:
 
1. iDAC 2 + iPurifier with Claire HPC Mk2 in 1.5 meters length and transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 379 + Euro 109 = Euro 488.
 
 
Winner #5 to receive:
 
5. Copper Series HPC Mk2 in 1.5m length and also transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 65.
 
etc.
 
 
For further information:
 

1. Micro iDAC2 (Euro 349)

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-idac2/
 

1. micro iCAN (Euro 315)

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-ican/
 

1. micro iUSB (Euro 249)

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-iusbpower/
 

1. iPurifier (Euro 115)

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/accessory-ipurifier/
 

1. Forza Audio Works - Claire HPC Mk2 (Euro 109)

http://forzaaudioworks.com/en/product.php?id_product=80
 

1. Forza Audio Works - Copper Series HPC Mk2 (Euro 65)

http://forzaaudioworks.com/en/product.php?id_product=79

 
 
 
The Competition
It is a simple multiple choice. You just select the correct order of headphone terminations.
 
 

 

 
There are four headphone connection types:

1. 3.5mm
2. XLR
3. SMC
4. 6.3mm

 
 
Take a look at the four photos and simply place you answer in order, say,
 

1. 1=XLR
2. 2=3.5mm
3. 3 =6.3mm
4. 4=SMC

 
We will place all the correct entries in very large hat and the first five names out of the bag receive the goodies!
Questions? Just ask away.
 
The competition will close on 20 July. The lucky winners will be announced a few days later.
Best of luck!
 
Oh and before we forget, we have a few extra things to announce……we wonder if any iDAC2 owners will beat us to it? Watch this space.