Dumb question. I know the mini-plug passes a stereo signal because of it's shape. But to use it as an input (say a cd player), I really need to use it with a y connector, correct?

At least in my house the Predator is never far away from my laptop. I use the USB connector to connect it to my laptop. I have hi-res music files on my lapop and would not think of listening to them without my predator handy with my AKG K701 headphones. For me it is most relevant.

As far as I know you can't. The Predator is sealed and can't be opened. However my Predator is at least 8-10 years old and my battery is probably passed on. I found this link on our own Head-Fi link...

Depending what country you live in, here it is. https://ifi-audio.com/where-to-buy/europe/

You do know that the black label has a charging dock on the side to charge a cell phone?

I thought it was understood. Yes the entire unit amp/dac will work under USB power.

I already talked to Ifi service and they informed me that even if the battery is dead, as long as it is hooked up to an electrical device with a usb connection the dac will still function. Presently I have my ifi black label dac plugged into my Roon Nucleus.

That's why I mentioned my Fiio hi-rez player. Battery life for that is 10 hours, which is pretty long for me.

I'm not sure that is a real concern since most of the time it is plugged into a computer or other electrical device. Read this Head-Fi page for a good explanation...

Great thank you very much. That makes it easy on me. I don't always get to my audio mancave since I walk with a cane, since I will leave the Roon Nucleus on I can leave the black label in desktop mode always on too.

I am really embarrassed to ask this. The manual says it can USB power. It also says it can use battery power depending if the unit is turned on/off before connection. It also says that in battery power mode it will use battery power even if the usb charging cord is connected. When does the...

Thank you I never thought of that. Before I decided to attach it to my Nucleus, it was next to my equipment stand connected to a desktop computer that was always left on. The direct /Preamp switch was handy. When listening to the main system I would use the direct mode, but with headphones I...

I have an older set that I still like, AKG 701. I have an HDD in my Nucleus that has an ethernet connection to my router. I was planning on connecting it to my Pioneer blu ray player.

Great thank you I was worried how I could use it with my Nucleus without keeping it powered up. I have 2 dac's and the black label is the better one.

Will the Nucleus charge the IFI black Label dac if attached by usb connection?

Luke, They don't offer the lifetime subscription for the few years.

Thank you ear. I kind of thought that, but it always sounds better coming from somebody else.

I have been using it a headphone amp/dac and also in my audio system as a dac. I have connected it to my CDP with the digital input and then connect the outputs to my home preamplifier input CDP RCA jacks. Here's where I feel stupid. I have started downloading musical tracks of CD's I don't...

First the 1 TB SSD, did you open up the Nucleus and install it there? Roon does not have any memory except for it's own OS. You need some kind of a computer to link via Wi-Fi or wire. You can't see anything on Roon unless it's connected to your network.

A used Ray Samuels headphone amp/DAC (the Predator) would greatly improve your headphone listening through your computer. For your audio system ditto on a separate DAC. MyDac is a good unit. has coax, optical digital inputs. Also analog as well and a usb connection. As previously said I have a...

I have a Roon and Fiio question. I have a Fiio X3 2nd gen and was given an extended loan of a Roon Nucleus. Is there any way to connect my player to the Roon USB on the rear?

Thank you very much gameguru and Fiio Shadow. That was very quick and with clear instructions as well. I really like this little Fiio. The sound is very good and it truly is a giant killer. I have a good friend that was helping me when I first got it and he has an Astell & Kern. He liked the...

This is kind of embarrassing. But I have been in the hospital and am new to this hi-rez stuff. A simple question that I can't find an easy answer to. When I got my Fiio I know I had to take out the SD card to get the firmware on it. Do I still have to do that with each update? Like from 1.4 to...

Does everyone around here consider the EH tube upgrade to the stock tubes as almost essential? John   Thanks for your help.

There is no entire system. I have a pair of headphones, a headphone amp and a cheapo DVD/CD player about 20 feet away. The system will be digital only. The amp is a long term loaner that needs to be returned to the generous owner. I am starting to get into hi-rez files for listening as well as...