Hi,
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Not much is known at this point except that (1) it is the first of Nano series, hence it will be smaller than the current Micro series. (2) It will decode DSD, thus the name iDSD. and (3) it could be priced as low as $160 or so (unconfirmed yet). (4) As you can see on the picture, it will have RCA line-out and a headphone-out. It will be officially announced on the Oct. 12th @ Beijing International Hi-Fi show
Also there is mention of possible portable amp released under the Nano series in the future.
Well, it seems to pay to occasionally look at iFi's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/iFiAudio
The nano stuff is said to be also on show at RMAF Can Jan and at the Tokyo Headphone Show (but not in the UK, as usual, we get stuff last and then pay through the nose for it).
This seems to show the portable headphone Amp:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=597768796925533&set=a.461191017249979.95398.460963790606035&type=1&relevant_count=1
I wonder if it has 3D sound and X-Bass. Notice no power cable? Seems it has a battery inside just like iDSD (see below).
If so I want for my daily commute to London, should be awesome on the train.
And here they posted the obverse of the iDSD thingey.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=598808493488230&set=a.461191017249979.95398.460963790606035&type=1&relevant_count=1
Not sure I can make heads or tails of that? That thing is more loaded with Tech Acronyms than a Japanese AV receiver! Tech Acronym
OVERLOAD alert...
DSD, is that that SACD thingey Sony were pushing around Y2K? I remember glowing reviews how great it would be and then not much else. Is that still around? And what on earth is DXD?
1400mAH is definitely a battery, even an old git like me can figure that.
And there seems a digital output!? And a "Filter" Switch?
Whoop dee doo, what does it ALL mean Basil?
Seems iFi love to put switches and acronyms on their stuff, mind you, not complaining, works great in my current setup. But maybe they should apply the suggests of the plain english campaign instead?
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
Cheerio Rich