[Thazzz]

Oh. Yet you have micro iCAN and HE400i. The micro iDAC2 is the right choice.

Still, the nano iDSD is very good. I've heard one and enjoyed it very much.

The ODAC is Sabre-based is it not. It will sound different to the nano iDSD. Only you can decide which you prefer.

Thanks for asnwer!

What is "Sabre-based"?
 
The problem with the DAC2 is the price, in my country (Spain) costs 400 € 

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

  Haha, its many money for me
 
In this moment I am undecided between the Nano and the ODAC IDSD.
I created a post explaining my question, if someone can tell me something... (or here, I do not care)
http://www.head-fi.org/t/790343/nano-idsd-or-jds-odac-rca
 
Thanks!

 

 

 
I have the iDSD nano (middle)
                 iCAN nano (bottom bottom)
                 iDSD micro (top)
 
 
The iDSD/iCAN nano stack is the best sounding combo
 
I was going to say if money is the factor than the ODAC is the clear choice but as pointed out....your gear does not reflect a state of poorness

 
I'm not familiar with the RCA ODAC but have heard the regular version (mini out). If you are going for the better DAC then it would be the iDSD in my totally bias fanboy opinion. In a spec jockey mode the iDSD would seem to be superior in it's ability to handle higher quality files. Not that we can hear that crazy high quality but it can do it while the ODAC is 24/96.

 

[iFi audio]

 
 

 

 
I have the iDSD nano (middle)
                 iCAN nano (bottom bottom)
                 iDSD micro (top)
 
 
The iDSD/iCAN nano stack is the best sounding combo
 
I was going to say if money is the factor than the ODAC is the clear choice but as pointed out....your gear does not reflect a state of poorness

 
I'm not familiar with the RCA ODAC but have heard the regular version (mini out). If you are going for the better DAC then it would be the iDSD in my totally bias fanboy opinion. In a spec jockey mode the iDSD would seem to be superior in it's ability to handle higher quality files. Not that we can hear that crazy high quality but it can do it while the ODAC is 24/96.

 
Yes, the nano iDSD+nano iCAN is very, very nice. Some customers use this combo with their modded Fostex T50RPs. With a tricked out T50RP, all told, for not excessive money this setup is quite out of this world. It was that nice that we 'lost' one such set at last year's Windsor Show including the Fostex!
 
Another nice setup is Sony Z tablet + nano iCAN + headphones to watch movies. One can really 'dive' into blockbusters as the picture+sound quality are pretty special for a quite ordinary setup that is portable around the house.

 

[iFi audio]

Join the force.......head over to our competition for a chance to win some iFi goodies and get the latest on the iCan SE Micro!
 
Thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/790869/ican-micro-se-intergalactic-launch-competition

 

[PREDATOR]

Hello guys!
 
My iFi nano arrived today and I'm very pleased how it sounds (compared to my old Musiland Monitor 03 US).
Is there a way to select the output (headphones or RCA line output) from software? My old DAC had this option and it was very useful to me because I kept both outputs plugged in and DAC behind the desk.
With nano, when I plug in the headphones, RCA line shuts down.

 

[h1f1add1cted]

Hi,
 
welcome to the iFi club.
 
You can't switch between 3,5mm and RCA output. Both are shared singals, this two outputs are not separate for switching. You can use the 3,5 or RCA like you want, but no option to disable or enable one of them.

 

[PREDATOR]

Thank you for your warm welcome h1f1add1cted.
I guess I'll have to keep it on the desk and plug/unplug the headphones by my need. Build quality seems very good, I hope that this process won't kill the 3.5 mm plug in 2-3 years.

 

[Dixter]

Also the output turns into a " Line Out " voltage when you turn the volume knob to its full on position....   not for when you are using your headphones, only when you want to use it as line out mode...    you'll need to understand the way the battery works too...   turn the nano on before you hook up the USB then your under battery power...   plug the nano in to USB then turn it on then its running off of the USB power.... if your not careful you can run the battery all the way to dead....

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 
 
Holiday version of the stack
 
 
You folks have a safe and Happy Holiday

 

[iFi audio]

 
 
 
Holiday version of the stack
 
 
You folks have a safe and Happy Holiday

 
Another vinyl lover.  Man after our own hearts....same to all. And thanks all the nice people here. There are some really nice people here. 

 

[Angular Mo]

USB/SPDIF COAX converter capabilities
 
Anyone have any comments/opinions/suggestions on the Coax digital output capabilities?
 
Admittedly, this is the first device for me with USB/SPDIF converter capabilities.
 
So, how does Coax compare with Toslink?
 
I would expect coax to not have all the power=noise and kitter effects infamous for USB for which I have invested in the Uptone Regen, Audioquest Litterbug, and the Schiit Wyrd.
 
 
My initial use is;
 
iPhono ---> Nano --->  Mojo --->  Vali ---> DT 990 250 ohm.

 

[ClieOS]

....  
My initial use is;
 
iPhono ---> Nano --->  Mojo --->  Vali ---> DT 990 250 ohm.

 
You do realize that with a CCK, you can connect iPhone to Mojo directly, right? In fact you can probably leave the Vali out as well.

 

[Angular Mo]

Yes, I have been using USB to the Mojo for the past month.

However, given all the criticism about USB jitter, etc.... I thought I would ask those with experience to opine on Coax.

Naturally I am talking about home-listening for this particular use-case.

 

[ClieOS]

Yes, I have been using USB to the Mojo for the past month.

However, given all the criticism about USB jitter, etc.... I thought I would ask those with experience to opine on Coax.

Naturally I am talking about home-listening for this particular use-case.

 
I think you are just being paranoid from over-reading. Coax can introduce just as much jitter as USB - besides, Mojo already has asynchronous USB that should prevents any jitter issue.

 

[Angular Mo]

Paranoid? ClieOS, go away, please.

How would I know that coax introduces jitter also?

I am interested in learning from people who are kind and not insulting to others.