Hi The firmware page on IFI website says the 5.30c firmware contains bug fixes and the GTO FILTER which apparently only applies to USB inputs. I have a xDSD with the 5.30 firmware. If I'm only planning on using the xdsd via Bluetooth would I not get the benefit of the GTO filter? Would it be...

I will try the unit again and do some critical listening. I also read that the Exynos version of the note 9 has a good DAC. So that's something to consider I suppose. I got the below reply from IFI for the issue 'First, we do recommend that the unit is burnt in to get the best sonics. However...

Nailed it ... Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to everyone here.

Thanks to everyone who replied. I'll try and change Bluetooth settings as recommended above. Sbtourist might be right. To get a noticeable difference one might need better than 320kbps mp3 quality to begin with. Thanks to everyone once again.

I'm listening to 320kbps via the Google play music app and via power amp. I've checked power amp and there is no setting to change the bit rate that the app sends via Bluetooth. Do you recon i should hear a difference with 320kbps mp3?? Does this DAC mainly benefit people who listen to high...

Are you saying a £400 dedicated DAC amplifier may not sound any better than a phone DAC? I have the Bowers and Wilkins px which does not sound noticeably different in wired and wireless mode as well (direct from phone) .. The point being I bought this DAC after reading reviews that said a phone...

Dear xDSD users Your help is needed and would be appreciated very much My wife purchased me a IFI XDSD as a Christmas gift. I opened it to today, charged it and plugged my headphones into them in wireless Bluetooth mode. I am using Beyerdynamic T5p 2nd gen headphones which have a 32 Ohm...