[betula]

  Really ??? That´s great info !!!

It drives anything. Don't worry about that.

 

[Dadracer]

Just to say that I got an iCAN micro SE from ifi audio today to have a listen and I will be posting a review once I get time to do so over the next few days. As far as I am able to tell it varies from the previous version by an upgrade to internal components. I don't have an original one to compare it to so will be comparing it to my micro iDSD.  

 

[doughead]

Just to say that I got an iCAN micro SE from ifi audio today to have a listen and I will be posting a review once I get time to do so over the next few days. As far as I am able to tell it varies from the previous version by an upgrade to internal components. I don't have an original one to compare it to so will be comparing it to my micro iDSD.  

Wow how did you manage to get one? My local retailer informed that it'll only be available soonest end Dec/early Jan. Why would any company choose to launch a new product AFTER the festive season is really puzzling.

 

[Dadracer]

I apologise for my poor explanation. It is a beta test unit directly from ifi Audio. I don't know about the launch timings in each market. Maybe they felt there are so many other things being launched right now they didn't want it caught up in all that........would it be a deal breaker for you?

 

[doughead]

I apologise for my poor explanation. It is a beta test unit directly from ifi Audio. I don't know about the launch timings in each market. Maybe they felt there are so many other things being launched right now they didn't want it caught up in all that........would it be a deal breaker for you?

Lucky you, would love to hear your impressions. Deal breaker? Nah, the specs and features look promising, looking forward to its release, just disappointed at its launch timing. Will wait for your impressions, enjoy!

 

[Dadracer]

 

I apologise for my poor explanation. It is a beta test unit directly from ifi Audio. I don't know about the launch timings in each market. Maybe they felt there are so many other things being launched right now they didn't want it caught up in all that........would it be a deal breaker for you?

Lucky you, would love to hear your impressions. Deal breaker? Nah, the specs and features look promising, looking forward to its release, just disappointed at its launch timing. Will wait for your impressions, enjoy!

Yes indeed, for once I am very fortunate. My first impressions are posted here http://www.head-fi.org/products/ifi-ican-headphone-amplifier/reviews/14809  which maybe was not the best place to put it, but anyhow there it is.
 
If you need a desktop amp it is very good indeed and even better still when you factor in the price. It is better than the micro iDSD amp section (in my humble opinion)  but I am waiting to give it time to burn in and then I will post more feedback.
 
Hope this helps

 

[doughead]

Yes indeed, for once I am very fortunate. My first impressions are posted here http://www.head-fi.org/products/ifi-ican-headphone-amplifier/reviews/14809  which maybe was not the best place to put it, but anyhow there it is.

If you need a desktop amp it is very good indeed and even better still when you factor in the price. It is better than the micro iDSD amp section (in my humble opinion)  but I am waiting to give it time to burn in and then I will post more feedback.

Hope this helps

It certainly did! Very glad to hear about the Xbass feature, that is very useful for me when I switch from gentle music to something more upbeat (I love audiophile music but I'm also a basshead!). They seemed to have gone for a more energized/fun and highly configurable sound signature from your description which is certainly very welcomed. By the way, they went from 400 mw to 4,000 mw maximum output, is there more headroom to its maximum volume and do you find they drive all your cans to their full potential? I'm also curious if they run hot. Thanks a lot for the very informative first impressions, really appreciate it. Am really looking forward to them!

 

[Dadracer]

Oh that's good then.
 
Yes you are correct about the upgrade to the output power. I think it is now the same as that for the amp section in the iDSD I have and so I have not noticed a difference in this aspect and perhaps that is why. I have only used Sennheiser HD700 and HD800 (the 800s are normally used with my valves and vinyl system) but the amp is certainly completely capable of driving them. I am sure I have seen other folks using Audeze and other sorts of planar headphones and again there seems to be ample power on tap, so unless you have something very unusual I would expect there to be plenty of power.
 
I have the iCAN sitting directly on top of my iDSD which itself is on an ifi audio iRACK (with its iUSB below) and it gets very slightly warm to the touch on top. It is not even the heat I get from my other solid state class A headphone amp (Taurus mk2) and nowhere near the entire room heating ability of my NAF KT66 powered valve amp. So I think it will not be an issue for you.

 

[doughead]

Oh that's good then.

Yes you are correct about the upgrade to the output power. I think it is now the same as that for the amp section in the iDSD I have and so I have not noticed a difference in this aspect and perhaps that is why. I have only used Sennheiser HD700 and HD800 (the 800s are normally used with my valves and vinyl system) but the amp is certainly completely capable of driving them. I am sure I have seen other folks using Audeze and other sorts of planar headphones and again there seems to be ample power on tap, so unless you have something very unusual I would expect there to be plenty of power.

I have the iCAN sitting directly on top of my iDSD which itself is on an ifi audio iRACK (with its iUSB below) and it gets very slightly warm to the touch on top. It is not even the heat I get from my other solid state class A headphone amp (Taurus mk2) and nowhere near the entire room heating ability of my NAF KT66 powered valve amp. So I think it will not be an issue for you.

Cool! I have the LCD-XC which at 20 ohm are relatively easy to drive, but I'm hoping for more headroom as I hear the bass bailing when I pushed the volume for orchestral music on my 800 mw portable amp. I've tried other 4 watt desktop headphone amps but I'm really missing the bass boost (for rock/EDM) which is a common feature on portable amps but not desktop ones. Glad to hear they drive your HD700/800s well. Do update us as they get more run-in time, really appreciate your inputs! It's a real pity they aren't portable like the iDSD Micro but if the sound quality rocks it isn't a big issue. By the way, would you rate them as being neutral, warm or bright overall?

 

[iFi audio]

  Yes indeed, for once I am very fortunate. My first impressions are posted here http://www.head-fi.org/products/ifi-ican-headphone-amplifier/reviews/14809  which maybe was not the best place to put it, but anyhow there it is.
 
If you need a desktop amp it is very good indeed and even better still when you factor in the price. It is better than the micro iDSD amp section (in my humble opinion)  but I am waiting to give it time to burn in and then I will post more feedback.
 
Hope this helps

 
Hi,
 
Yes it is and it should be. The micro iDSD is 50% portable: 50% desktop. Hence the USB A male connector for CCK/OTG.
 
The micro iCAN se is all 100% desktop and is a pure, thoroughbred headphone amp. We are happy for it to be compared with US$1,000 headphone amps. Truth be told, we think the iCAN se is best going up against dedicated headphone amps as that is what it is.
 
Thanks.

 

[Dadracer]

At last the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and the boys are back at school and university!!! I have now had time to fire up the iCAN micro SE (on loan from ifi Audio) and this time in combination with my main system headphones the HD800 (no mods).
 
I am a little concerned by the outcome as the overall sound quality took a much bigger step up than I was expecting. Bass is better and more extended, mids are more even and natural and even the treble sounds clearer but not in a bad way. Sound staging is off the chart good.
 
It really makes me wonder how an iCAN Pro is going to sound with its little brother putting up this performance.
 
Ok got to go and listen to some more music....................  

 

[iFi audio]

  At last the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and the boys are back at school and university!!! I have now had time to fire up the iCAN micro SE (on loan from ifi Audio) and this time in combination with my main system headphones the HD800 (no mods).
 
I am a little concerned by the outcome as the overall sound quality took a much bigger step up than I was expecting. Bass is better and more extended, mids are more even and natural and even the treble sounds clearer but not in a bad way. Sound staging is off the chart good.
 
It really makes me wonder how an iCAN Pro is going to sound with its little brother putting up this performance.
 
Ok got to go and listen to some more music....................  

 
Hi,
 
The iCAN se is the second product to benefit from the Pro series dna. Quite nice how well it stacks up against the big guns. We do our own comprisons but they dont go public. At the moment, we are playing with the red hot Dharma D-1000 and the iCAN se (and the iCAN Pro of course).
 
The first? The iDAC2.

 

 

[domho7]

Just got the ican se. Was using the cayin c5. It's not run in but I can hear so much more details at +12db.

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[Boringz]

Just got the ican se. Was using the cayin c5. It's not run in but I can hear so much more details at +12db.

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I recognize this table..... Stereo at Vivocity.

 
Their new headphone store is awesome. Can wait to try the ican se.

 

[Dadracer]

Just to say I finally got time to listen more to the iCAN micro SE I have on loan from ifi Audio (are you sure you want it back????) currently. Now that the holidays are over I had a chance to compare the iCAN to my main system headphone amp the Auralic Taurus mk2 and it was a much closer run thing than I expected!
 
Anyway first brief details are here if you are interested....http://www.head-fi.org/products/ifi-ican-headphone-amplifier/reviews/edit/reviewId/14809