[iFi audio]

  please stop upgrading for awhile . your speed of development is too damn high !!! i've got your iTube Micro, iCan Nano , iDSD Nano already ! 

 
We just spat our coffee out.
 
You just about qualify for the iCLUB!
 
Keep an eye out 

 

 

[pearljam50000]

Waiting for impressions with HD800 ^_^

 

[RadioWonder737]

I assume we still need to use this iFi Driver with our Micro iDSD...

http://ifi-audio.com/download/

 

[john57]

Yes that driver package which includes the ASIO 2.2 driver has the Micro iDSD listed under supported products at the bottom of the web page. Looks like I am going to use the same driver.

 

[iFi audio]

  I assume we still need to use this iFi Driver with our Micro iDSD...

http://ifi-audio.com/download/

 
Yes, USB Audio Class 2.0 on Windows.
 
Of course OS X is already USB Audio Class 2.0.
 
Bty, this is totally unrelated to USB 2.0 and 3.0....confusing...blame USB.org for that.

 

[iFi audio]

Waiting for impressions with HD800 ^_^

 
Sorry, out on loan at a retailer's place.
 
We are chasing them to get them back.
 
The retailer seems to be on his summer holidays.
 
Will be a few weeks.

 

[technobear]

As an aid to all the noobs who can't be bothered to read the entire thread, I thought it might be useful to have links to all the most useful ifi posts in one place. Someone at ifi Audio might like to copy and paste this into the very first post.

Noobs start here:

Tech Talk with Thorsten - part 1 - iDSD core specs, take one

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/30#post_10399550

Tech Talk with Thorsten - part 2 - why Burr-Brown

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/60#post_10404689

Tech Talk with Thorsten - part 3 - why not balanced

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/135#post_10422306

Which USB Asynch does ifi use? AMR's of course!

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/375#post_10482095

Designer's Diary - 1 - early mechanical design

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/315#post_10467562

Designer's Diary - 2 - power supply gremlins, back to the drawing board

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/405#post_10496728

Designer's Diary - 3 - three prototypes

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/450#post_10518630

Software Design Team's Notes - 1 - the XMOS solution

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/510#post_10545817

Software Design Team's Notes - 2 - star clocking

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/525#post_10569555

The Final Countdown

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/555#post_10583107

Super-Duper Features 1.1 - the dual-core Burr-Brown DACs

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/585#post_10585670

Super-Duper Features 1.2 - filters, ringing

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/615#post_10591026

Software Design Team's Notes - 3 - ARM microprocessor, automated extras

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/630#post_10599164

Super-Duper Features 1.3 - the intelligent SPDIF port

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/630#post_10602951

Super-Duper Features 1.4 - why not femto clocks?

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/645#post_10606215

Measurements Matter (Not!) Part I of III – Hearing a fly fart at 20 feet - Signal to Noise Ratio

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/660#post_10611007

Technical Notes - 3 - cherry picking the chipset

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/690#post_10617050

Super-Duper Features 1.5 - direct/pre-amp output, ALPS micro switches, volume pot

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/720#post_10623177

Super-Duper Features 1.6 - 3D holographic for headphones and speakers

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/720#post_10625021

Outta This World 3 and Super-Duper Features 1.7 - SmartPower and turbo mode

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/735#post_10627797

Addendum: Super Duper 1.7 SmartPower: charging details

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/735#post_10628199

Power Supply Special - 1

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/765#post_10631317

Power Supply Special - 2

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/765#post_10633478

Super-Duper Features 1.8 - the 3.5mm analogue input

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/795#post_10635371

Software Design Team's Notes - 4 - DSD, no ordinary DSD

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/825#post_10641278

Why not "more modern and/or better spec chips"?

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/840#post_10641478

Super-Duper Features 1.9 - signal polarity +/-

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/855#post_10643380

Outta This World 2 - turbo/normal/eco and IEMatch

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/885#post_10646012

Super-Duper Features 2.1 - the CCK/OTG USB port

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/990#post_10658655

Software Design Team's Notes - 5 - digital and analogue filters

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/1050#post_10662147

Outta This World 1 - octa-DSD

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/1050#post_10664154

The 'Octa-Adopter' 512 units and what is iClub?

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/1080#post_10667244

Super-Duper Features 2.2 - built-in iPurifier

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/1125#post_10671925

Addendum on the CCK/OTG Port and what accessories are included in the box

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/1140#post_10674374

Jitter Measurements

http://www.head-fi.org/t/711217/idsd-micro-crowd-design-the-meaty-monsters-are-flying-out-page-95/1200#post_10676898

Feel free to copy this and add to it if necessary.

 

[iFi audio]

As an aid to all the noobs who can't be bothered to read the entire thread, I thought it might be useful to have links to all the most useful ifi posts in one place. Someone at ifi Audio might like to copy and paste this into the very first post.

Noobs start here:

Feel free to copy this and add to it if necessary.

 
Thanks Technobear and Bilson. 

 
We have added this to Page 1: as a Table of Contents. 

 

[BillsonChang007]

No problem

 

[RadioWonder737]

[size=small]I need the outside dimensions of the Micro iDSD in Inches,please...[/size]
[size=small]I do not see it here under "Tech Specs"... I just saw this for the Micro iDAC... (6.22" L X 2.67" W X 1.10" H)  ...[/size]158(l)x68(w)x28(h)mm
[size=small] http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-idsd/[/size]

 

[EraserXIV]

Thank you for your patience. You are a tricky lot telling us you paid already :evil:  and so putting us under pressure to deliver.

We ran a Crowd-Design project, not Crowd-Funding you know! 

Shots fired! *cough* kickstarter *cough* indiegogo *cough*

Unfortunately I don't really have a place for the micro iDSD in any of my systems, but this was definitely a fun ride to watch! I really respect iFi with the open approach they've taken and delivering an actual product in a timely manner. All without taking any "crowdfunding" money to boot! It really is commendable.

Every time I see another kickstarter campaign, I run the opposite direction. I can see its merits, but personally don't like the premise. When you are using other people's money and when there are minimal (if any) consequences for squandering the money and not delivering on promises, it really is not a good environment for innovation. And to top it off, some of these companies open up additional crowd funding projects, with even wilder claims and promises, even before they have delivered on their original project. (Not naming any names, but I think you all know who I am talking about). I'm glad not a single penny of my money went their way, and not a single penny ever will.

That being said, I'm eagerly awaiting the iDSD mini. I definitely have a place for that piece of kit in my system and have absolutely no qualms with sending my money iFi's way.

 

[zhix78]

  So folks, I have been doing my best to read up as many threads on the Micro iDSD but just need to confirm if my understanding is right
 
I am now currently running Foobar/Mediamonkey on ASUS Xonar Essence STX (PCIe) connected to Akimate Mini (Powered Speakers) and getting itchy for an upgrade.

Would like to have a DAC with integrated headphone amps so I can connect up the DAC to my active speakers and also use it as headphone amps when I can't use my speakers (late at night or when someone is sleeping).
 
I was initially thinking of getting the iFi iDAC but someone recommended the iFi iDSD Micro .. which explains why I am here ..
 
so here's the question, hopefully it's not a silly question, if my music collection are mostly MP3s and FLACs and i don't have any DSDs music .. would I still benefit from purchasing the iDSD Micro or should I just stick to iFi iDAC ?

 
 
Took a leap of faith and ordered the lat unit (in the 1st batch), Hopefully my MP3s and FLACs will benefit from the iDSD Micro. I gave up a good deal on a 2nd hand iDAC to go for the iDSD Micro.

 

[Emerpus]

Me too ... pre-ordered the iDSD Micro to replace my iDAC with iPurifier ... and I only have MP3's

 

[iFi audio]

Shots fired! *cough* kickstarter *cough* indiegogo *cough*

Unfortunately I don't really have a place for the micro iDSD in any of my systems, but this was definitely a fun ride to watch! I really respect iFi with the open approach they've taken and delivering an actual product in a timely manner. All without taking any "crowdfunding" money to boot! It really is commendable.

Every time I see another kickstarter campaign, I run the opposite direction. I can see its merits, but personally don't like the premise. When you are using other people's money and when there are minimal (if any) consequences for squandering the money and not delivering on promises, it really is not a good environment for innovation. And to top it off, some of these companies open up additional crowd funding projects, with even wilder claims and promises, even before they have delivered on their original project. (Not naming any names, but I think you all know who I am talking about). I'm glad not a single penny of my money went their way, and not a single penny ever will.

That being said, I'm eagerly awaiting the iDSD mini. I definitely have a place for that piece of kit in my system and have absolutely no qualms with sending my money iFi's way.

 
Like your sense of humour!
 
Seriously, when customers tell us they paid and pre-ordered, we put ourselves under severe pressure to deliver because we are concerned that we may be tarnished by the same brush. As you have obviously read on other forums, the tide is turning against Crowd-Funding.
 
We are doing Crowd-Design. We are trying to run with the good bits which is customer-designed without the not-so-good bits.
 
This difference is not subtle but once people have put their deposit down or paid to pre-order, even though it is a matter of a few weeks, every day that passes makes us sweat. We just dont like that feeling. Not the way we roll.
 
Then when we decided to up the power output. We could have just got the units out but then our "technology creep" (incurable case of OCT: Obsessive Compulsive Technology) kicked-in.
 
We thought for the sake of another week (which ended up being a week and a half!), we made the executive decision that it was worth it and you would not mind so long as we were open and transparent about how and why we delayed things. Then we had to chase a few bugs around the block but in the end, we got there. Phew. 
 
You guys may well get your wish on the micro iDSD....though that is not happening quite yet as we have this little guy coming in September. 

 
Remember when we previously hinted, " we were going back in time?...."
 
We dont see a Head-Fi thread on this puppy....the iFi Retro.
 
It is a bit different.
 
On the outside, it satisfies family and friends who demand a normal-looking audio system but on the inside, it satisfies the audio perfectionist who demands the very latest technology.
 
Just add: Turntable, Smart Device (BT) or Computer!

 

[roamling]

   
 
We dont see a Head-Fi thread on this puppy....the iFi Retro.
 
It is a bit different.
 
On the outside, it satisfies family and friends who demand a normal-looking audio system but on the inside, it satisfies the audio perfectionist who demands the very latest technology.
 
Just add: Turntable, Smart Device (BT) or Computer!

 
 

that looks old school! Was the design inspired by Thorsten's old RFT Radio?