[xcom]

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 iDSD I have to go mini to mini and use the 6.4mm-to-3.5mm adapter that comes with the iCan.
Unless the make a mini to 6.4?
 
I am new to this type of setups so excuse my ignorance 

Also what cables would you recommend for RCA, USB, and Interconnect?
 
TIA!

 

[theveterans]

From computer -> iFi Mercury USB cable-> iFi nano USB3.0 -> iFi Gemini -> iDSD -> RCA unbalanced cables (I recommend Violectric Premium RCA cables) -> iFi nano iCan -> headphones.

 

[xcom]

  From computer -> iFi Mercury USB cable-> iFi nano USB3.0 -> iFi Gemini -> iDSD -> RCA unbalanced cables (I recommend Violectric Premium RCA cables) -> iFi nano iCan -> headphones.

 
Thanks for your post and recommendations!
 
Unbalanced cables means from 3.5 to RCA?
 
Excuse my noobnes
TIA!

 

[Dulalala]

   
Thanks for your post and recommendations!
 
Unbalanced cables means from 3.5 to RCA?
 
Excuse my noobnes
TIA!

I don't think that balanced RCA cables are a thing. I think he just means a normal (unbalanced) RCA cable.

 

[xcom]

  I don't think that balanced RCA cables are a thing. I think he just means a normal (unbalanced) RCA cable.

Ok. Got it.
I cant go that route sense I need to use the RCA for my speakers.
I am hooking up to my satellite speakers.
 
Thanks.

 

[Dulalala]

Is your speaker passive or active? And what inputs does it accept?

 

[xcom]

Is your speaker passive or active? And what inputs does it accept?

 
If I am not mistaken they are active. They only have one set of RCA input and one AUX.
Here are the specs:
 

 

Corsair Gaming Audio Series™ SP2500 High-power 2.1 PC Speaker System

 

Specifications

1. Frequency response: 35Hz – 20kHz +/- 3dB
2. 232 Watts total power (measured via FTC “RMS” method)
3. Subwoofer dimensions: 18.1 x 10.2 x 11.7 inches (46 x 25.8 x 29.7 cm)
4. Satellite dimensions: 4.25 x 4.7 x 6.25 inches (10.8 x 12 x 15.9 cm)

Subwoofer:

1. 8" 120W (IEC60268-5 24hr continuous rating) subwoofer with durable rubber surround
2. Fourth-order closed bandpass enclosure design
3. Bridged dual 60 Watt class-D amplifiers with integrated DSP for 120 Watts of power (measured via FTC “RMS” method)
4. Ultra-efficient integral power supply with 100V – 240V AC input

Satellites:

1. Bi-amplified, two-way design with detachable audio cables
2. 3" 40W (IEC60628-5 24hr continuous rating) midrange drivers
3. 1" 16W (IEC60268-5 24hr continues rating) ferrofluid-cooled silk diaphragm tweeters
4. 56 Watts per satellite (measured via FTC “RMS” method):
   1. 40 Watt midrange class-D amplifiers with integrated DSP
   2. 16 Watt tweeter class-D amplifiers with integrated DSP

I/O, Controls and Programming

1. PC input on subwoofer
2. Dual 3.5mm auxiliary inputs (one on subwoofer, one on desktop controller)
3. 3.5mm headphone output with digital signal processing
4. Wired desktop controller with high-resolution color 1.8" (4.6cm) TFT display and multi-lingual interface (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese)
5. Mod X™ theatrical audio processing for Blu-Ray and DVD audio that recreates the theater experience
6. Dynamic DSP programs and EQ curves for late night listening, environment simulation, and optimal enjoyment of game and movie genres

 

 

[Dulalala]

Ok you can connect the speakers through the RCA outputs on the iDSD. The iCan is kind of redundant in this case since the only output it has is the headphone out. If you really want to connect the iCan though, you'll have to use a 3.5mm Male to RCA cable.

 

[xcom]

  Ok you can connect the speakers through the RCA outputs on the iDSD. The iCan is kind of redundant in this case since the only output it has is the headphone out. If you really want to connect the iCan though, you'll have to use a 3.5mm Male to RCA cable.

Got it!
 
Thanks!