[dannybgoode]

What is the iCan v2 I keep reading about? I though there was just the iCan and the iCan SE. Am I missing something, did they do an early revision and if so how can you tell which you have.

For the record I have just upgraded from the iCan to the SE and I think the SE is much better. More open, more detail, better separation etc. Also the 3D effects are more subtle but over prolonged listening I think they are much more natural and benificial to the presentation.

For the few extra dollars it's a no brainer...

 

[h1f1add1cted]

What is the iCan v2 I keep reading about? I though there was just the iCan and the iCan SE. Am I missing something, did they do an early revision and if so how can you tell which you have.

 
The micro iCAN v2 is a new revision of old original iCAN, with added gain switches. If you don't have gain switches you own iCAN v1.

 

[dannybgoode]

Good stuff. I have the v2 in that case...

 

[Topspin70]

The v2 came out before the SE. The latter has Special Edition printed near the headphone out. So in all there are 3 versions.

 

[dannybgoode]

The v2 came out before the SE. The latter has Special Edition printed near the headphone out. So in all there are 3 versions.

Thank you. I definitely have the SE as I have just bought it. I didn't realise there was a v1 without the gain switches.

Before my time in the world of head fi

 

[Dynaudio lvr]

loving my Ican SE. it's the 15v power supply I think. I hope it doesnt die like it seems some others have.

I'm wondering if you guys leave the Ican plugged in? I forgot to unplug it and it was left on ( no headphones attached) for a whole day. It was warm to the touch underneath.

Should I never leave it plugged in? Is the warmth causing damage?

 

[iFi audio]

loving my Ican SE. it's the 15v power supply I think. I hope it doesnt die like it seems some others have.

I'm wondering if you guys leave the Ican plugged in? I forgot to unplug it and it was left on ( no headphones attached) for a whole day. It was warm to the touch underneath.

Should I never leave it plugged in? Is the warmth causing damage?

 
Hi,
 
Fine to leave plugged in.
 
Cheers.

 

[dannybgoode]

I leave mine plugged in. The fact that it does not have a on / off switch suggests this is a design choice.

As to the sound of just seems to have a better grip of the music overall. The standard iCan is very very good but the differences are clear after a back to back comparison.

 

[BALANCEATOR]

I have written a review of Ifi ICan SE Special Edition in Spanish. I hope you like it.
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http://auricular.org/2016/03/31/review-ifi-micro-ican-se-special-edition/

 

[dannybgoode]

I have written a review of Ifi ICan SE Special Edition in Spanish. I hope you like it.

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http://auricular.org/2016/03/31/review-ifi-micro-ican-se-special-edition/

You write an excellent review although I do not agree with your findings.

I much prefer the SE to the normal ican and in particular I think there is a significant difference in having x bass switched off or in position 1.

I have also wound mine up as loud as I dare and not hit any distortion with my beyerdynamic T90's.

I think it is worth the upgrade so I wonder if you have a faulty unit or whether it overdrives your AKG's?

 

[murphythecat]

You write an excellent review although I do not agree with your findings.

I much prefer the SE to the normal ican and in particular I think there is a significant difference in having x bass switched off or in position 1.

I have also wound mine up as loud as I dare and not hit any distortion with my beyerdynamic T90's.

I think it is worth the upgrade so I wonder if you have a faulty unit or whether it overdrives your AKG's?

weird as Technobear also did compare the orig ican and the ican SE and couldnt detect any difference between the units

 

[dannybgoode]

weird as Technobear also did compare the orig ican and the ican SE and couldnt detect any difference between the units

I find it a touch more open with some improvement in soundstage and separation.

It's also quieter (in terms of noise floor not volume!) IMHO.

The 3d effects are more subtle but better for that.

 

[murphythecat]

I find it a touch more open with some improvement in soundstage and separation.

It's also quieter (in terms of noise floor not volume!) IMHO.

The 3d effects are more subtle but better for that.

cool, thanks.
Im still debating whether its worth the upgrade though

 

[dannybgoode]

cool, thanks.
Im still debating whether its worth the upgrade though

Imo, yes absolutely. I've had good use out of my ican v2 and don't mind taking a bit of a hit on it to go toward the SE.

I am now finally done I think with my ifi set up and have the iUSB 3 / iDAC 2 combo feeding into the iTube then into the iCan SE.

All mounted on an iRack and have also forked out for the Gemini USB cable to go between the iUSB and iDAC.

All sounds beautiful-very happy with the ifi sound and how the various components continue to add to the overall SQ.

 

[Topspin70]

cool, thanks.
Im still debating whether its worth the upgrade though

Imo, yes absolutely. I've had good use out of my ican v2 and don't mind taking a bit of a hit on it to go toward the SE.

I am now finally done I think with my ifi set up and have the iUSB 3 / iDAC 2 combo feeding into the iTube then into the iCan SE.

All mounted on an iRack and have also forked out for the Gemini USB cable to go between the iUSB and iDAC.

All sounds beautiful-very happy with the ifi sound and how the various components continue to add to the overall SQ.

Great combo. I only got 2.5 of those items in my set up and I'm already in love with the SQ.