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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    I had the driver downloaded for my computer so videos actually do play. I'm not sure why I thought they didn't. As far as my phone, it will not play any videos. I have a Galaxy Note II and a FAW OTG cable. I wonder if Chrome mobile is the problem.
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    This probably isn't the best thread to find out an answer to my question but I'm hoping for someone to help out. I have a ifi Micro and HE 400i. To be short, how can I start hearing streamed videos on my PC/phone?
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    On the site it just gives you the option for type-A but no selection for whether male or female. Did you ask him to make with a female connector or did it just come like that without asking?
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    Tell me about it! So it's either buy an adapter from him or send the cables back and pay him to switch out the USB connectors. That is if he will even say yes. Nevertheless, I used the Micro the other night by plugging the stock cable into my computer. I was like "damn this is loud"! Loud and...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    First off, thanks a lot for your reply. So here is what's happening. A couple months ago I started researching for my first audio setep. I obliviously went with an iFi Micro to pair with my HE-400i purchase. Next, I got an Audio-Technica interconnect to replace the generic piece. Lastly, I went...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    This product has a USB-A male socket. Like many of us, we own high quality USB-A male cables. Therefore, a female adapter is needed in order to use our USB-A male cables. (hopefully I explained that right) Is there such a thing as high quality USB adapters or will any adapter from the local...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    I've been thinking about the recent discussion of battery life. When using the portability of a dac/amp, not only will it's battery get drained but likewise does the charge of the phone battery. I thought about making plans to try NFC so that my phone will still have available battery after the...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    This is exactly what I was still in need of for my first portable audio setup. Thanks! Question: Has anybody tried using the micro to drive monitor speakers?
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

      I'm debating on either buying a micro iDSD now or waiting for the pro version to release.  If the micro pro will not have a battery for portabliity then I'm happy buying the standard now because I need a built-in battery.  On the other hand, I'd hate to buy a standard edition now only to...
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    Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion

    Seeing that you're a big fan of iFi products, what would you say about using the 400i in conjunction with a iDSD nano instead of micro?  The bad thing with the nano is that it doesn't have a 1/4" which means I couldn't use my extension cable or adapter.  The good is that it's much cheaper and...
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    Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion

    Thanks! The choice was based on wanting a 24bit solid state amplifier with a built in DAC, and in this case, DSD capable.  That was about it other than the fact Fostex has been around for decades.
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    Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion

    I'm still not entirely sold on open-back headphones. It's almost like I feel it sounds better when I put my hands over the back of the phones. When I let go it sounds a little muffled and farther away.
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    Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion

    Okay, so here's what's going on right now.  First of all, I re-installed the Fostex driver without the unit plugged in like the manual says to do.  Then I also re-installed the Fostex Audio Player which is equipped to handle DSD on the HP-A4 and HP-A8 models.  Now, wow!  It's sounding so much...
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    Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion

    So what you're saying is a Fostex HP-A4 is a terrible choice, not only for the 400i, but practically any high priced headphone. That's ironic because the HP-A4 is $350 retail on it's own. You say research before pairing equipment but I did that and thought I chose two awesome pieces of...
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    Hifiman he-400i Impressions and Discussion

    No. I just dropped over $300 on this Fostex item. This is my first headphone and amp setup ever. When I plug my old earphones into the amp, it booms loud so the amp isn't where the problem lies. For $500 headphones, the sound I'm getting could be mistaken for a $50 headphone. I've tried...
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