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    Review by 'rafaelpernil' on item 'iFi audio nano iGalvanic3.0'

    This unit has been lent for review by iFi Audio and AT Consumers. By no means the thoughts and insights portrayed in this review are biased. These are my honest thoughts about it. Introduction: The iFi iGalvanic3.0 is a device that completely breaks the noise channel of your computer, it is...
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    Review by 'rafaelpernil' on item 'iFi AC iPurifier'

    This unit has been lent for review by iFi Audio and AT Consumers. By no means the thoughts and insights portrayed in this review are biased. These are my honest thoughts about it. Introduction: The iFi AC iPurifier is a compact, high-tech device that exhaustively reduces the noise of that...
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    Analyzing Samsung UHQ Upscaler with measurements (on Galaxy Note 8 Exynos)

    It's the Exynos one with the Cirrus Logic CS47L92 DAC
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    Analyzing Samsung UHQ Upscaler with measurements (on Galaxy Note 8 Exynos)

    Good observation. I suspect the SRC (Sample Rate Converter) of Android is what's making the difference appear. Doesn't have any good fame I will redo the tests diferenciating AudioTrack (default) and OpenSL ES audio APIs
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    Analyzing Samsung UHQ Upscaler with measurements (on Galaxy Note 8 Exynos)

    Well, I guess I have to make a blind test and analyze the results. Thanks for the input!
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    Analyzing Samsung UHQ Upscaler with measurements (on Galaxy Note 8 Exynos)

    My typical music listening scenario is more like the second one, at low volume. And there, I really notice the difference in noise floor and detail when changing between Bit upscaling and no effects. But I might try making a blind test to confirm it. I wanted to give my grain of sand to this...
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    Analyzing Samsung UHQ Upscaler with measurements (on Galaxy Note 8 Exynos)

    Hello guys, since I've bought my Galaxy Note 8, I have been extensively trying each and every sound option available on settings. And I saw this one called Samsung UHQ Upscaler. I looked up some info about it and it seems to upscale all audio to 32 bits, but I found two options underneath this...
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    It's normal. The first revision of iPower has that particular issue. Ask iFi for a replacement and problem solved. Also, the new version sounds better, slightly less bright and more relaxed. But one thing to note, iPower Rev.2 introduces noise in your system when there is no ground, so make...
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    iFi Audio latest [TOP_SECRET] product. What is it?

    According to design, I would say this is from the unreleased "mini" series, an order of magnitude higher than "micro" series. Considering colors, I would say it is a DSD1024 DAC (considering this new red light) in the middle and all together make a stack full of new products. 
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    iDSD micro Black Label. Tour details (page 147). Release info (page 153).

    I forgot to mention, here you have my iDSD BL review http://www.head-fi.org/products/ifi-audio-micro-idsd/reviews/18077. I hope you find it interesting    Regards, Rafael
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    Review by 'rafaelpernil' on item 'iFi Audio micro iDSD'

    To begin with, I would like to thank iFi for making this great tour and allowing some of us to test this product.   I've been enjoying my original micro iDSD since January 2015 and it is really a piece to love. Its spacious natural sound, so efortless and delivering confindently in the serious...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Your philosophy really inspires me, @jason-stoddard. Keep up the great work!    Regards, Rafael
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    Charging is done through the same USB input you use to connect it to your source, so it will charge if you leave it connected to your PC using the included blue cable.   Regards, Rafa
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    iFi Audio Nano iDSD discussion + impression

    Which filter is it using internally? 
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    iDSD micro Black Label. Tour details (page 147). Release info (page 153).

    Yay! I have been chosen for Europe tour!!!
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    +1 If I could update my micro iDSD to this new Black Label edition by a fraction of the price, it would be nice!
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    Reply to review by 'rafaelpernil' on item 'iFi Audio iTube'

    @FastAndClean Yess it still sounds marvelous even with its built-in CD player. It has 20 years on its back but aged very well! I am in love with these sweet speakers and their crystal clear mids.
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    Reply to review by 'rafaelpernil' on item 'iFi Audio iTube'

    @Bansaku Thank you! I am quite sure in some point in time I will acquire an iTube. I really liked it! Which devices do you have?
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    Review by 'rafaelpernil' on item 'iFi Audio iTube'

    As a beginning, I would like to thank Owen and Karina from iFi iClub for lending me this product.   To provide some solid base, here I leave you some information about my music tastes and my brief journey in audio.       Now, into the review, don't you love its warm orange light? I'm...
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    What the $^&# heck is it?.........iFi iEMatch!

    The problem is related with digital volume control before it gets into DAC/Amp, not digital volume control for the amplifier (direct connection with the hardware to control the gain, like HTC One M8 with a Faux Sound compatible kernel). With many android devices, amplifier gain is fixed and...
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    What the $^&# heck is it?.........iFi iEMatch!

    I think it's too soon to answer that question. From my experience with iDSD's built-in iEMatch, it requires some burn in. But in theory it shouldn't if you fulfill the 1/8th rule (more info by NwAvGuy here http://nwavguy.blogspot.com.es/2011/02/headphone-amp-impedance.html). For High sensitivity...
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    What the $^&# heck is it?.........iFi iEMatch!

    Yep, here you have some :)             Regards, Rafa
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    What the $^&# heck is it?.........iFi iEMatch!

    I have just received it and tested it with my RE-600 and it does what it says! Lowers hiss and increases dynamics. But somehow I feel it needs some burn in to perform at its best. It includes a pair of ear plugs, an airplane adapter and a nice travel pouch made of fabric. And overall the build...
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    What the $^&# heck is it?.........iFi iEMatch!

    Oh, wow! Thank you very much!! I am super happy!! :D
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    If v2.26 driver version doesn't work for you, try with v2.23. When I had Win 7, v2.23 ran perfectly fine.   Hope it helps ;)
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