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iFi Support?
Is there a support contact for iFi? I cant find it on their site. My Micro iDSD has issues and wanted to see if I cant send it in for service. It seems as it lost amplification of some sort... In order to hear something I have to put the volume all the way up.- xcom
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Time for an upgrade (recommendation)
Hello team! Looking for a new amp and I am undecided. Here is what I have in mind: Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Gold Balanced Headphone Amplifier and DAC by Alex Cavalli Benchmark HPA4 ???? <- Your recommendation. I own several HP but my main go to HP's are: Ether Flow 1.1, Edition X...- xcom
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Buyers be ware.
I bought two AMP's from two different members, both AMP's came with issues. Both sellers did not disclose issues with them. This used to not happen as much here. There was a level of trust and security that you could find here from Head-Fi members, and now that has been flushed down the toilet...- xcom
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iFi iCan question
So I just acquire an iCan from a user here in the forum. The iCan has several issues one of them been that the headphone jack is too lose and cause the headphone plug to cause static.... BUT I ran in to a new issue that I am not sure I understand and could be me been ignorance and not an actual...- xcom
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danclarkaudio.com unrechable
Sorry if this has been posted but I am unable to reach https://danclarkaudio.com/ Is it working for others? Getting connection refused.- xcom
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Schiit Bifrost Help
I just notice that when playing anything over 44.1kHz from my Bifrost Multibit Gen 1, I get a high pitch noise.... Anything 44.1kHz or less is fine. I tested the Integrated DAC on my Jotunheim and I do not get this high pitch noise from the same music file. Does this mean that the Bifrost does...- xcom
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HE-560 Help
The headband is starting to peel off. Does anybody know where I can buy a replacement headband? Thanks!- xcom
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HiFiMan HEX Help
So I just got V1 which I bought from a user here. Turns out that they dont fit me well, They fit me big. Is there a padding I can add to the headband that can help me gain about 1 to 2 inches? Thanks!- xcom
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Two DAC's
Can I use Two DAC's with the Schiit SYS and output to my speakers? I have a Micro iDSD and a nano iDSD hooked up to two different sources, I would like to switch between them if possible when need it. Thanks for the help! Regards, -- xcom
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One more iCan question
The iCan has two inputs. I have one going to my SYS via RCA and the other going to my PI DAC via 3.5mm. Is having dual inputs ok to do or is it a big no no? When both sources are connected, I can tell a difference as far as audio... It seems the iCan gets weaker and audio is not as crisp. ...- xcom
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Second Setup Help
So now I am building my second DAC/AMP Setup. I was looking for recommendations... I am Deciding between AudioGD NFB-11 and a Schiit Bitforst with a Lyr2.... Or your recommendation? I am more of a EDM/Hip Hop/Trance/Techno Person. My go to Over the ear headphones are HE-400i. I like...- xcom
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iCan Help
Team I am trying to understand or better yet fine tune my iCan to give me the optimal settings with my HE-400i. Can anybody give me some suggestions on how to operate the gain switches? Right now is at default. I listen to allot of EDM and Hip Hop. Should I just leave it alone? Thanks!- xcom
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I couldn't be happier!
My mind could be playing tricks on me.... BUT.... OMG! Adding the Schiit SYS to my setup definitely made a difference! Highs are more clear now and mids are right at my taste! WoW! I want to thank all of you guys that help me and made the recommendations I couldn't be happier. I am now...- xcom
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Help choosing a DAP
Team, I am in the market for a new DAP. Things I am looking for: WiFi enabled = A Must. FLAC, AAC, MP3. = A Must. The rest is extra. DSD/DXD = Not a must but would be nice. Spotify = A Must! Price = 500 Dollars Max. I am keeping my requirements to the point and swift. What...- xcom
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Help with setup
I am trying to setup my new iFi Setup but I am having a hard time trying to set it up with two source outputs. The way I would like to set it up is PC (Linux) --> iFi iPurifier --> iFi iPower --> iFi iDSD --> (Via 3.5mm interconnects) -> iCAN -> Headphones ...- xcom
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Sample rate help
I just got a few weeks a go a iFi iDSD nano. I been happy with it but I been fighting way too much. I am running Linux Debian Jessie x86_64 with ALSA Even though the OS is saying that the music is playing at 192000 bit rate the iDSD is telling me that I am running at 44000... Any ideas...- xcom
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Help with iFi setup
Hello All, I am in progress of putting a new iFi setup together for my home audio system. Here is what I got so far.... iFi nano iDSD iFi nano iCan iFi nano USB3.0 iFi Gemini USB Cable (Not on my hands yet and open to suggestions) iFi iRack To interconnect my iCan and the...- xcom
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Portable Player Question
Team, Is there any Linux user audiophile out there that are currently using any Portable Player that works well with Linux and does not need a special Windows app? I am on the market for a nice portable player but has to work with Linux. TIA! Regards.- xcom
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advice
Hello Team.... New here.... I use to be big in to audio years back and sort of drooped out of it due to work... Now I am back again and I am trying to catch up but there is so much sense 2000!!! :D What RCA Audio Cables are the best for the money? Money is not an obstacle. Right...- xcom
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