[jangnamkyu]

woopps

 

[BillsonChang007]

This thing can output 4 watts from a USB port? I was under the impression it took the battery+usb power ("like a hybrid" as they stated) to get to that level when plugged into a laptop. The battery won't eventually run out? I find that crazy.

To my knowledge, yes! Entirely on USB power or entirely on battery is possible

iFi team please confirm in case I am wrong

 

[JuleZ3C]

It depends on the specification of your USB port :
USB 2.0 gives only 500mA (2.5w available)
USB 3.0 gives 900mA
USB 3.1 gets up to 2A under 5V (and 5A optionally under 12 and 20V (!?!))
 
Depending on the music and sound level, i.e. the power dissipated in your cans (and through the meaty monster...),  USB 2.0 may not be enough to run indefinitely.
For sure, using USB 2.0, you'll lose punch progressively until it's gonna be unpleasant to listen to.... (maybe the power circuit  will cut the music before getting there?)

 

[iFi audio]

AMR/iFI @ Rocky Mountain Audio Fest – don’t you wish your Skunkworks was hot like ours?

We have the brand new Retro line which includes the Stereo 50 and the LS3.5 Both are ground-up designs from the Oct-DSD512 onboard DAC to the EL84 all tube amplifier. Even the drivers in the LS3.5 are brand new and design by/for iFi!


 


 

More details in the coming weeks and the global launch might have a sprinkle of Factor X.
Here is it in action in the Netherlands week at a new iFi store opening.
http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/look-mom-no-wires-mobile-nas/

 
Our parent company, AMR is not to be missed and the DP-777 Special Edition will be showcased at RMAF.


 

 
A little more detail here:
http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/amrifi-rocky-mountain-audio-fest-dont-you-wish-your-skunkworks-was-hot-like-ours/

 
Jude did a little preview here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/731471/2014-canjam-rmaf-october-10-12-2014-the-canjam-exhibitor-list-has-been-finalized-and-what-a-lineup/195#post_10935857
 
Fast-forward to 37.50!
See you at RMAF.


 

 

[BillsonChang007]

I like that Retro line! I think it looks cool stays away from the modern metal housing a bit

 

[iFi audio]

Couldn't find an answer for this in the search feature. How long will this thing be able to operate on turbo mode when plugged into a laptop with standard USB ports (assume I'm using he6s)?

Hi,
 
Standard USB 2.0 Power will be enough in Eco mode and will be mostly enough in normal mode.

In normal mode however there will be no topup charging of the battery, the whole 500mA gotooperating the iDSD, for peak power it needs to rely on the battery.‏


‎ In Turbo mode and using a standard USB2.0 port the battery will be depleted in around 16 - 20 Hours of straight listening.
 
The best choice is to use a powered hub that is BC1.2 compliant (e.g. the Orico one for <US$20) if the host PC/Laptop does not have a BC1.2 compliant "Charging Port".
 
Thanks.

 

[BillsonChang007]

Thanks for the correction

 

[rickyleelee]

Anyone going to the iClub dinner? We don't have one in Asia yet but looking forward to it. Don't keep the rest of us in suspense. Have high hopes for this crowd design malarkey

 

[BillsonChang007]

Anyone going to the iClub dinner? We don't have one in Asia yet but looking forward to it. Don't keep the rest of us in suspense. Have high hopes for this crowd design malarkey

I am anxiously waiting for one in Singapore since making it in Brunei is more on the impossible side

 

[kugino]

 

A big welcome!

Dear All,

 
It took us longer than expected but we are almost there.

 
http://ifi-audio.com/iclub_blog/iclub-a-big-welcome/
 

 
If you have not, then please hurry and register your Octa-unit here as we have made contact with 95% of the 512 customers and other customers as nominated by our senior staff (they are allocated a certain amount of nominations per quarter).

 
We would like to introduce our "fantastic five" concierges - Karina, Linda, Owen, Laura and Kate. between them, they look after retail network which spans North America, Europe and Asia.

 
See you at the iClub!

 
Yours sincerely,

 
iFi staff and directors.

 
ps: a very nice gift is coming in the next few days...

is there something i have to do specifically to register for iClub? i just registered my micro iDSD via the online product registration but not sure if that automatically registers me for the iClub. my unit is one of the original 512 since i was a contest winner...

 

[iFi audio]

RMAF – micro iDSD was a rock star. But other iFi gear rocked too!

By and far, this was the most spectacular impact by iFi at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Over the weekend of 10th -12th October, the iFi booth exhibited:

- Micro iDSD
- nano iDSD
- nano iCAN
- Retro Stereo 50 System
- AMR DP-777 Special Edition

Awesome Audeze
An absolute cracking endorsement was one on the fly by Alex Rosson, CEO of Audeze who when interviewed by Michael Mercer of Enjoy the Music.com, instead of talking about the LCD-X and the upcoming LCD-Z, Alex went and gave super huge kudos to the micro iDSD!

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/53875900

At the 02.00.00 mark, you will see Alex Rossen go literally gaga over the micro iDSD calling it the “most advanced product on the floor” and being “blown away by it”.

Thank you Alex – we really appreciate those stupendous comments! And to the whole Audeze team of Tony and Taz and Sankar.

The Abyss, JH Audio and HiFi Man people were also super nice and they used the micro iDSD too. AlClair also deserve a mention too as Marc, Amy and Tyler were wonderful people and made great neighbours. Check out their CIEMS!

Pez of Audio Circle gave the iFi Big Rig the top-spot!
The Audio Circle review team of Pez and Tyson are well-known on Audio Circle and they really spend all three days studiously listening to just about every room and every setup.

This year, the iFi Big Rig (iUSB/iDAC/iTUBE/iCAN) and the “hot new” HiFi Man 560 made the top-spot for Pez. Tyson was struck down by a bug and missed most of the whole (get well soon).

As Pez wrote:
“iFi has always had some of the best sounding setups at the show. Made my list several times, but this year was something special. The iFi stack combined with a server and Hifiman HF-560s are, far and away, the best headphone rig I have ever heard. I spent the better part of 2 hours throughout the show coming back and listening to just this setup. I walked around can jam and listened to a lot (not everything) and nothing was even close to the beauty and finesse of this system. I think the whole setup cost less than $2000. Best bass I have ever heard from headphones, really comfortable to wear and incredible smoothness. This is the first time I have ever thought ‘ok, I NEED to buy these.’ when it comes to headphones. Someday….. Someday.”

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=129460.0

Wowzers, we are chuffed to bits – thank you Pez!

Even venerable industry participants such as Ray Kimber came by and waxed lyrical over the Retro Stereo 50 system.

The first of many iCLUB gatherings
Putting aside these wonderful comments and accolades, on Saturday evening, we also had the iCLUB dinner.

As you may know, ths was held at the Cool River Café which is a 10 minute walk from the Denver Mariott Tech Center.

The turnout was superb as we had a total of 15 people. The food was great and the company even better.

All we can say is that The Jim Bean Rib Eye and the Denver Venison are mouth-watering good. All washed down with a very nice 1998 red!

While we did not talk all about audio, we shared ideas and discussed the future trends in the industry and explained why we developed the micro iDSD and how we came about developing the upcoming Stereo 50.

The whole evening was fabulous and all we can say is more of the same next year!

A special mention to John E who could not attend yet he was still kind enough to bring over to the iFi booth a “12 Percent” micro brewery bottle. It lasted less than 10 minutes as once the top was off, it “eva-pourat-ed” very quickly…

It’s a Wrap!
So far in 2014, the nano iDSD has won an EISA and the micro iDSD has been selected as the DAC/Headamp of choice by Audeze, Abyss, JH Audio, AlClair and other industry participants for their personal use!

We are as enamoured with our friendship with these major headphone industry people as much as the fact that they are using iFi gear at RMAF and in their future setups.

Roll on RMAF 2015 – we just cannot wait!

http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/rmaf-micro-idsd-was-a-rock-star-but-other-ifi-gear-rocked-too/

 

 

[jexby]

IFi,

You guys are more than welcome, thanks for the excellent showing at RMAF.

Slight edit-
12degree Brewing made that fine ale, next time in Denver it's a quick road trip up north for more fresh drinking.

Looking forward to micro!

 

[KmanChu]

Congrats on a great show guys. I'm happily using the micro iDSD as a I write this.
 
Bring on the mini series!

 

[john57]

What is is wonderful picture of us at Cool River Cafe. I had the Jim Bean Rib Eye steak. Out out 15 people two of us brought the Alpha Prime headphones and the micro iDSD really drives that headphone very well.

 

[WNBC]

I am also quite surprised how well the iDSD is driving a pair of HE-500s I'm borrowing and I'm in normal mode rather than turbo mode.  I've owned the HE-500 before and used it with great DACs (W4S DAC-2, Anedio D2, Ciunas) and Decware Taboo tube amp.  Even so, I am experiencing no let-down using the HE-500 with a $500 iDSD vs my prior $2500 set up.  You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot.  Nice job iFi.  Also borrowing a pair of Grado PS-500.  The iDSD + Grado combo is nothing short of excellent.    
 
 
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