Thanks for your advice. For this, please read the full post of the second quote from @iFi audio in my previous reply. I think @iFi audio expressed consensus on @zorilon 's idea to use Gemini sooner (PC to iGalvanic) rather than later (iUSB to DAC). Sadly, I am not able to compare these 2...

The gemini can be used from PC to iGalvanic as stated by @iFi audio In this photo, everything's working fine except that I have to put the iGalvanic up side down since the Mercury cable on the back is way too stiff.

I received the nano iGalvanic and Gemini/ Mercury cables today and added them between my laptop and the micro iUSB 3.0. I am not used to describe how something 'sounds' but would like to share some quick impressions and comparisons: 1. Laptop > Mercury > micro iUSB 3.0 > DAC This is my...

Thanks guys! Just bought the igalvanic and the older gemini :)

@iFi audio Sorry for bothering again but can you please explain the difference between original gemini/mercury and new gemini/mercury cables other than the USB3.0 standard? There seems to be very few comparisons between the two.

Thanks ifi. I totally agree that using better gears sooner gets better results. I previously tested that and got the same answer. I used to have the micro iDSD BL but sold it as it was a bit fatigue sounding to me at the time (I do not have any USB solutions then), but now I realize that might...

Thanks guys.These are really helpful advices. It seems that we agree that the gemini plays a big role in ifi USB kits. However, brand new Gemini 3.0 cable sells at an unbelievably price with the short one for about $600 and the long one for $700 here in my country. So I guess I will wait for...

@iFi audio Currently using Mercury 3.0 and micro iUSB 3.0 before DAC, and is planning to get a iGalvanic 3.0 (preferably with another Mercury cable) as you previously said these two works better as a team. However, there are many selling the iGalvanic together with the iDefender and iPower to...