[PinoNL]

Upgrade your iFi (AMR) HD + USB Audio driver.

http://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/data/driver/iFi%20(by%20AMR)%20HD%20USB%20Audio%20Driver%20-%20for%20installation%20-%202.23.exe

Edit: uninstall the old version 2.20 first.

The Nano iDSD is connected to a MacBook with Audirvana+, so no driver requierd. I appreciate the help though.

 

[ElephantTLK]

Considering to buy iDac2. Would be good match with Corda Concerto for my T1s?

 

[rickyleelee]

Considering to buy iDac2. Would be good match with Corda Concerto for my T1s?

The iDAC2 sounds quite natural and velvet smooth, slightly warm. You need to see if that suits your liking. iFi have said that the Class A output stage could drive 600 Ohm without problem, so it should match great with any headphone Amp out there.

 

[ElephantTLK]

Thanks. I want something natural and velvet smooth. Or warm as i think my DacMagic is sometimes "harsh" or a bit bright. 
 
Is it better than DacMagic? Sound quality wise?

 

[Boringz]

  Thanks. I want something natural and velvet smooth. Or warm as i think my DacMagic is sometimes "harsh" or a bit bright. 
 
Is it better than DacMagic? Sound quality wise?

Never got to try the DACmagic but the DAC2 is very analog and smooth to my ears. Treble is very well extended but smooth, this is what caught my attention the first time I audition to them at my local dealer. It managed to drive big cans like HD800 and LCD3 well without ever running out of juice, tracks after tracks I tried without realizing I actually sat there listening for a straight 3hrs....

 

[BrainFood]

The iDAC2 sounds quite natural and velvet smooth, slightly warm

 

 the DAC2 is very analog and smooth to my ears.

 
Is the DAC section (not the headamp) as extended in the treble as, say, your typical Sabre DAC?   My active speakers are slightly warm, so I need to be careful with matching.  Currenty using a Hifimediy Sabre U2 async and I find the top end quantity about right. I guess the only way is to try the iDAC2 for myself.

 

 

[Faber65]

Correct! Believe in your ears only.

 

[rickyleelee]

The iDAC used the ESS and it struggled to tame that. I bought a used Geek and while larry did an ok job, he didnt tame the brightness of the ESS. The BB treble is not etched or sibliance. If you like that,you should go for Sabre.

You in england right? go for it and try my bro. Post your findings here as we all like to share our experiences here

 

[Boringz]

   
 
Is the DAC section (not the headamp) as extended in the treble as, say, your typical Sabre DAC?   My active speakers are slightly warm, so I need to be careful with matching.  Currenty using a Hifimediy Sabre U2 async and I find the top end quantity about right. I guess the only way is to try the iDAC2 for myself.

 

Anyway I don't think we can compare based purely on DAC chip used as the implementation can make similar DAC chips sound different.

 

[rickyleelee]

They do but I still say there is a sonic trait that is evident. Throughout. Can't hide its DNA I say.

 

[BrainFood]

Indeed.  Good excuse to pop into Walrus Systems in London and pay them a long overdue visit 

 

[rickyleelee]

Is walrus a shop? what do they have?

 

[BrainFood]

Yes, a very good and friendly one.  Great for record decks and tube stuff, as well as other gear.
 
They are down as an IFI dealer.

 

[SearchOfSub]

hi, will iDAC 2 enough to power drive HE-500. Also does it work with Android devices with camera kit and otg cable?

 

[gixxerwimp]

hi, will iDAC 2 enough to power drive HE-500. Also does it work with Android devices with camera kit and otg cable?

 
My Note 3 will power it. But it'll also charge my micro iDSD at over 500mA, so your value may vary.