i1, born for iPhone7, the first " MFi " headphone amplifier from FiiO
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FiiO Lightning Amplifier i1 is Available in a 7cm Short Version
The Lightning Amplifier i1 was welcomed by the market soon after its release. It has once been awarded as “The Best Accessories for Your iPhone X” by famous site MakeUseOf.
However, owing to the cable length of 80cm, many customers and friends voiced out their expectation for a short version to better enjoy the fun with ease. FiiO always places great importance on the suggestions and feedback from the customers, after spent some time on finding a solution, our engineers finally made it possible and changed the cable length from the original 80cm to 7cm with no change to sound quality and functions.
Check out the detailed introduction of i1 at: http://www.fiio.net/en/products/67
If you are interested, check with our local sales agent (at http://www.fiio.net/en/stores) for its availability or grab one from FiiO Aliexpress store at: >> Click Here
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The Lightning Amplifier i1 was welcomed by the market soon after its release. It has once been awarded as “The Best Accessories for Your iPhone X” by famous site MakeUseOf.
However, owing to the cable length of 80cm, many customers and friends voiced out their expectation for a short version to better enjoy the fun with ease. FiiO always places great importance on the suggestions and feedback from the customers, after spent some time on finding a solution, our engineers finally made it possible and changed the cable length from the original 80cm to 7cm with no change to sound quality and functions.
Check out the detailed introduction of i1 at: http://www.fiio.net/en/products/67
If you are interested, check with our local sales agent (at http://www.fiio.net/en/stores) for its availability or grab one from FiiO Aliexpress store at: >> Click Here
Best Regards
Hey @FiiO , is the output still limited to 24bit/48 kHz? It’s been a while since these are on the market and I wonder if those “pending changes to the LAM” did happen or not.
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Dear friend,
Restricted by Apple's LAM module, i1 just could support up to 48kHz/24bit so far. If the restriction of LAM module is removed or LAM module is upgraded in the future, i1 might support up to 192kHz at that time.
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Product Review Of FiiO Products---From James
Chapter Eleven: i1
Back to FiiO's product strategy announced in the 2016 Headphone Expo, i.e. we would put our attention on Bluetooth and MFi products. Nowadays we are accustomed to mobile phones without the 3.5mm headphone output, but before the launch of the iPhone X, no one would ever believe the 3.5mm port would be canceled. FiiO as one of the manufacturers with the MFi certified, had already known while cooperating to research and develop an adapter featured with the Lightning port.
The i1 is actually very simple in functions with one end the Lightning port connecting to iPhone and the other the 3.5mm female end. The circuit canceled by iPhone came as an independent product.
The i1 itself has nothing worth discussing, which was built in with an encrypted chip and a DAC chip. However, through this kind of product, we have known more about the design philosophy of the iPhone.
1. There is a limitation of the external power supply under 100mA for the Lightning port. While Android devices are a mess due to a lack of standards. Products with the MFi certification have to strictly follow the rules. If they exceed the current limitation, they would fail to be certificated. Therefore, those products manufactured or authorized by Apple Inc have great compatibility. While Android systems would meet many compatibility issues and cause manufacturers to be blamed.
2. The reason why Apple would set a 100mA current limitation is to eliminate influences to the battery life of the iPhone. I personally think that in Apple's design philosophy, experiences weigh more than functions. They would rather give up some functions than sacrificing experiences. If the current limitation is smaller, the chip can come with stronger driven capacity and higher performance.
All in all, Apple has managed to establish a new world of high maturity, strong compatibility and good experience via its own iOS system, chips, hardware, and strict accessory controlling standards. This might be one of the reasons that it can be so successful.
After the i1 being released, it did not meet our expectations. The main reason was not on the i1 itself. It was mainly because that although the iPhone has canceled the 3.5mm headphone output, it has included a 3.5mm port audio cable. More importantly, a majority of users has started to choose Bluetooth earphones instead of a wired one.
Chapter Eleven: i1
Back to FiiO's product strategy announced in the 2016 Headphone Expo, i.e. we would put our attention on Bluetooth and MFi products. Nowadays we are accustomed to mobile phones without the 3.5mm headphone output, but before the launch of the iPhone X, no one would ever believe the 3.5mm port would be canceled. FiiO as one of the manufacturers with the MFi certified, had already known while cooperating to research and develop an adapter featured with the Lightning port.
The i1 is actually very simple in functions with one end the Lightning port connecting to iPhone and the other the 3.5mm female end. The circuit canceled by iPhone came as an independent product.
The i1 itself has nothing worth discussing, which was built in with an encrypted chip and a DAC chip. However, through this kind of product, we have known more about the design philosophy of the iPhone.
1. There is a limitation of the external power supply under 100mA for the Lightning port. While Android devices are a mess due to a lack of standards. Products with the MFi certification have to strictly follow the rules. If they exceed the current limitation, they would fail to be certificated. Therefore, those products manufactured or authorized by Apple Inc have great compatibility. While Android systems would meet many compatibility issues and cause manufacturers to be blamed.
2. The reason why Apple would set a 100mA current limitation is to eliminate influences to the battery life of the iPhone. I personally think that in Apple's design philosophy, experiences weigh more than functions. They would rather give up some functions than sacrificing experiences. If the current limitation is smaller, the chip can come with stronger driven capacity and higher performance.
All in all, Apple has managed to establish a new world of high maturity, strong compatibility and good experience via its own iOS system, chips, hardware, and strict accessory controlling standards. This might be one of the reasons that it can be so successful.
After the i1 being released, it did not meet our expectations. The main reason was not on the i1 itself. It was mainly because that although the iPhone has canceled the 3.5mm headphone output, it has included a 3.5mm port audio cable. More importantly, a majority of users has started to choose Bluetooth earphones instead of a wired one.
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I bought the Apple dongle, but it sounded rubbish, so I bought the i1 (short) which sounds a lot better. However, it's still a PITA to remember and carry around (and not lose). End result, I don't really listen to music on the iphone much at all.
Dragging this back out. I have an i1, I’ve actually had two, and I love the device. It’s a clear improvement with my Shure SE425’s and iPhone XR. However, the first i1 suffered a faulty cable after only a few weeks, even with great care taken (clip broke however on day one) This was replaced and then 4-5weeks past and the same issue with the second i1, the cable is just not good enough and it’s a real shame as it’s such a great little device.
I ended up trying all sorts of cable strengthening hacks, wrapping it, taping it, I ended up wrapping it in super strong packing tape just to keep it flat and straight so it would not cut out. Did not last long.
If only this came with a braided cable or something that was really strong. I’m using a Ugreen adapter now, no sound improvement or amp, but the cable is great.
Fiio, please consider upgrading the cable and I would happily purchase and use daily. For now though, I spent £70 to use a product that lasted weeks. It’s so close, it just needs that cable.
I ended up trying all sorts of cable strengthening hacks, wrapping it, taping it, I ended up wrapping it in super strong packing tape just to keep it flat and straight so it would not cut out. Did not last long.
If only this came with a braided cable or something that was really strong. I’m using a Ugreen adapter now, no sound improvement or amp, but the cable is great.
Fiio, please consider upgrading the cable and I would happily purchase and use daily. For now though, I spent £70 to use a product that lasted weeks. It’s so close, it just needs that cable.
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I've sent mine back to Fiio for repair. I got the dreaded "this accessory is not supported" error message. I hope it's worth it (cost of sending back and forth and repair). Would probably have been cheaper to buy a new one!
I have an XR as well. It's such a shame that iPhones are such a pain in the arse with no headphone jack.
I have an XR as well. It's such a shame that iPhones are such a pain in the arse with no headphone jack.
I guess I am getting used to that now with the adapter, but if Fiio could get this right I’d be all for it 100% as the sound is really good for the price. There is no plan to upgrade the i1 from what they have told me, it’s a real shame as it’s so darn close to being great.
When you get yours back, I’d recommend doing what you can to get the cable stronger, but the point where the cable meets the lightning adapter is a real pain. They are supposed to be a mobile device, in and out of pockets, yet not nearly strong enough for that even when handling like it’s glass.
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Thanks, will see what I can do, but even with lightning USB cables they are never secure if you use them on the move.
I wonder about this:
PALOVUE Ampstar Hi-Fi Mini Lightning Audio Adapter Lightning to 3.5mm MFi-Certified A2M Dual-Core Amplifer Compatible iPhone 12 11 Pro Max iPhone X XS Max XR iPhone 8 Plus https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CDDP...abc_WZZ3D0J3X2WHW8V228Y8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
PALOVUE Ampstar Hi-Fi Mini Lightning Audio Adapter Lightning to 3.5mm MFi-Certified A2M Dual-Core Amplifer Compatible iPhone 12 11 Pro Max iPhone X XS Max XR iPhone 8 Plus https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CDDP...abc_WZZ3D0J3X2WHW8V228Y8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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scratch that. Not whatI thought it was. How he hell do you delete posts here!?
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Not sure, edit and leave blank?
If the i1 doesn't work out for me, I'll just use it wirelessly. Essentially I'll be done listening to audio from my iPhone, as I usually have a DAP with me.
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