[PinoNL]

Congrats to the first winners and big thanx to iFi & Forza!

 

[GearMe]

btw, I am pairing iDAC with 7XX . Like this combo, but a little too bright to me.  

iTube?

Like Buttah!

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-itube/

 

[Gaghiel]

iTube?

Like Buttah!

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-itube/

I knew this is coming

 

[gixxerwimp]

 

iTube?

Like Buttah!

http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-itube/

I knew this is coming

 
So iDAC(2) Line Out to iTube ... and then I need another amp, right?

 

[hakushondaimao]

Congrats to #4 and #5... The suspense is palpable for top three now. Great competition this.

 

[musiclvr]

2 lucky winners chosen, now 3 to go, even luckier still!!!!!! Thanks again to iFi and Forza!
P.S. This is my 100th post Head-Fi!!!

 

[Music Path]

   
So iDAC(2) Line Out to iTube ... and then I need another amp, right?

Yes

 

[gixxerwimp]

 

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btw, I am pairing iDAC with 7XX 

 . Like this combo, but a little too bright to me.  

 
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gixxerwimp /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   
So iDAC(2) Line Out to iTube ... and then I need another amp, right?

Yes

 
Nope. Not biting. Amp on the iDAC2 is just fine.
 
I put a few layers of the local el-cheapo equivalent of this over the drivers on the K7XXs and the highs are tamed.
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Duster-Dusting-Cloth-Sheets/dp/B005AWYB2Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_328_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C2FNB3410QTTY3S3GYV

 

[Gaghiel]

   
Nope. Not biting. Amp on the iDAC2 is just fine.
 
I put a few layers of the local el-cheapo equivalent of this over the drivers on the K7XXs and the highs are tamed.
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Duster-Dusting-Cloth-Sheets/dp/B005AWYB2Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_328_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C2FNB3410QTTY3S3GYV

thanks. gonna try out.

 

[Cornan]

 
@gixxerwimp, for iDAC, the three icons: Playing, Computer Connected and Power On. So should be the same for 2nd gen.

btw, I am pairing iDAC with 7XX . Like this combo, but a little too bright to me.  

Thanks. The Play LED is on all the time for me, even if I close foobar. I just tried plugging it into an Apple USB charger and all 3 LEDs are still on. Play LED is cyan, so I guess it's playing 192kHz :tongue_smile: . In any case, no biggie.
Seems a bit redundant, but no biggie. Wish I could transfer it over to my micro iDSD to use as a battery level indicator

These are fiddly details. What's important is the sound, and listening casually at work (w/o ABing) I can't discern any difference with the micro iDSD. A gain switch would be useful to get the pot to at least 12 o'clock without shattering my eardrums. Don't know if this would make much difference on the iDAC(2), but iFi seems to encourage going to 3 o'clock on the micro for best results.

Spoiler: Off topic K7XX content

The K7XXs were ear shatteringly bright for me out of the box. I haven't found any real felt for the "ring mod" (the fleece-like material I tried makes them sound too dead), but 2 layers of disposable duster sheets over the center of the drivers tames the highs without too much side effects in other areas (I went from my wife's feminine napkins to cotton make-up removal pads to these and it's the best result so far). I'm still playing around with them and will post something in the relevant thread later.

If you cannot get the pot to 12 o'clock you should try a passive adjustable line-in attenuators like this one that I currently use: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stageline-21-2840-Passive-Level-Attenuator/dp/B0057G44WM It will give you that extra volume level without affecting the sound signature.
Also, I would recommend changing the cable on AKG K7XX. All AKG headphones that I have tried will be improved with a better cable with mini XLR connection. it might just tame the highest as well...depending on cable.

 

[Faber65]

If you cannot get the pot to 12 o'clock you should try a passive adjustable line-in attenuators like this one that I currently use: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stageline-21-2840-Passive-Level-Attenuator/dp/B0057G44WM It will give you that extra volume level without affecting the sound signature.
Also, I would recommend changing the cable on AKG K7XX. All AKG headphones that I have tried will be improved with a better cable with mini XLR connection. it might just tame the highest as well...depending on cable.

I'm very happy with those.
http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/rothwell_e.html

 

[Bansaku]

Congrats guys! Good luck to everyone for the next group.
 

 

[iFi audio]

Thank crunchie it is Friday - now things are getting tasty.

 
 
Dear all,
 
We are most pleased to announce the next 2 winners are:
 
 
 
 
 

#2. iCAN micro with Copper Series HPC Mk2 in 1.5m length and also transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 315 + Euro 65 = Euro 380.

and
 

 
 
Goes to tjw321
 
 
 
 
 

#3. iUSB Power + Copper Series HPC Mk2 in 1.5m length and also transparent black insulation - Value = Euro 65.

 


and
 

 
 
Goes to Koolpep
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congratulations to ‘tjw321’ and ‘Koolpep’ Come on down!
 
 
The #1 Winner is……………..announced on Monday.
 
 
 
 
 
What to do next:
 
1) Please PM us via Head-Fi.
- so the real winners come forward!
 
2) Include your real name, address, contact email/telephone.
- this is solely for arranging your winning prize to be sent to you from your local iFi dealer or Forza Audio Works (as we don't handle the non-iFI prizes).
 
 
Any questions, just ask away. And thanks again for having joined in.

 

[Mach3]

Everyone is already a winner with the Special iFi Music Sampler give away!!

 

[nmatheis]

Congrats to all who've won so far!