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  1. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    The link is unfortunately a private one and is protected by a one time password you get on your email address. I can email the movie file to whoever contacts me privately. in whole honesty I was surprised how easy this was. For some reason I was led to believe this is a complex procedure. The...
  2. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Thanks for posting this! In the meantime I contacted ifi support and they firstly confirmed the need to change tubes and secondly provided me with a video. I am now sourcing tubes for the replacement.
  3. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Do you happen to have a link to this video?
  4. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    thanks yes I found some posts but they did warn that opening the Dac is not straightforward. In any case I will first get the tubes as I do not have anything in my stash.
  5. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Hi, everybody - I've been using the IDSD pro for about year now. Together with a custom made linear power supply this became a DAC I don't see myself replacing for a while. I bought the DAC second hand paying an amount that made it probably the best hifi purchase I ever made. Using it in the...
  6. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    So upgraded to 2.15 but UPNP is still too erratic compared to the Zen stream that works like a clock, does DSD over UPNP and matched with a great linear power supply is a hell of a UPNP end point. The Pro IDSD Dac on the other hand is amazing!
  7. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Thanks!!! IFI could do a lot to improve their support as well as their documentation and frankly their entire ecosystem. They release incredible products but documentation is sometimes leaving a lot to be desired. I do I know if mine is 30020 or 30120? The only thing I can see in my box is...
  8. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Update - I was able to update the firmware from 2.00 to 2.08 after finding the bin file somewhere on the web. Unfortunately my unit does not have a serial number not on the unit itself not on the box. I bought the unit second hand and the previous owner probably misplaced the piece of paper...
  9. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Thanks it does! is Upnp streaming supported ? My Euphony server can see the upnp end point but cannot stream. the device has a pretty old firmware and I cannot find a way to upgrade it (the IFI website is asking me for a serial number which I cannot find…). I currently stream from my IFI...
  10. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Not exactly. According to the manual there is a first mode with no digital filters, what you’re describing is the second mode (the third being DSD mastering)
  11. al2813

    iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

    Hi, I got today a pro idsd dac and am discovering it now. Quick question, I cannot find the direct non digital filter mode - I can only select between the pcm filter mode and the DSD master mode. I am currently playing CDs via SPDIF
  12. al2813

    Musician Audio Aquarius R2R DAC

    Checking Aliexpress there are stores selling this DAC with prices ranging significantly between €3k to €4k (Shipping to EU + local VAT included). Is this possible different versions are sold?
  13. al2813

    Musician Audio Aquarius R2R DAC

    I was talking about the Accurate Audio D1000. Just commenting that when it was introduced in 2019 it was much cheaper then the price today.
  14. al2813

    Musician Audio Aquarius R2R DAC

    I know this is a thread about the Musician DAC, but reading the thread today I bumped into Matt's glowing comments of the Accurate Audio so had to check it out. i see that when launched in 2019 the DAC cost $1000. Aliexpress now shows a 3000+ EUR price for this DAC (granted 21% VAT is included...
  15. al2813

    iFi Zen Stream: Setup, Tips, Tricks...

    Hi, any news on Roon Ready firmware?
  16. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN Stream - Streaming elevated to a higher plane

    I have so far the best results with the zen powered by an lps (the best you can get your hands on) and an external ssd powered by a separate LPS 12v plugged on USB. this does force you to use the IFI app and another option for Qobuz in my case. The sound is amazing and much better than streaming...
  17. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN Stream - Streaming elevated to a higher plane

    New owner of this device. The quality for the price is mega unbelievable. I am trying it now in combination with various playing options to see where I get the best sound. Trying to map my NAS to use the app to play music is driving me nuts. I remember it was a pain to map a network drive in...
  18. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    It's 5v linear power supply made by a friend using high quality components. He does not want any publicity, so leave it there.
  19. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    Nope I do not use wireless streaming as a principal.
  20. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    Never had them so cannot really answer. Another caveat is that I am using a custom LPS which is a serious game changer compared to how these DACs sound out of the box.
  21. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    I now have in my possession both the IFI ZEN DAC Signature V2 and the the ZEN One SIgnature. In my system (I have a very specific setup and use a custom-made LPS to feed both DACs), they do not sound the same (over USB), I like more the Zen One and may end up returning the V2. Having said that...
  22. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    I did (I think). This was told to me by someone, and I believe this info is incorrect. Both DACs seem to have an identical USB input. I let IFI of course confirm
  23. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    Appreciate if this can be checked? I bought the zen signature v2 but I miss SPDIF input and I don’t need volume control (I disabled it in the v2).
  24. al2813

    iFi audio ZEN One Signature - be at One with your sound!

    Hi ifi audio, after checking carefully I think I need to retract my previous post. Can you confirm the Zen One Signtaure is identical to the Zen Dac Siagnture V2 excapt that the One signature has additional inputs but lacks the preamp section of the Dac Signature V2?
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