[superuser1]

4.4mm includes a ground connection, hence a direct, fully functional adapter is not possible.

Just for balanced headphones however it can be made, but not by us.

Of course i was thinking about the ground and i understand that 3rd parties can make such an adapter if required. Thanks for the reply.

 

[iFi audio]

Of course i was thinking about the ground and i understand that 3rd parties can make such an adapter if required. Thanks for the reply.

Sure, no problem.

 

[Paulus XII]

Just to give you guys that haven't tried the iFi Micro iDSD Black Label yet an idea of the Black Labels's sound quality, the LG G6 Quad DAC sounds terrible in comparison. It improves a lot with the Black Label used just as an amp, but it's still inferior to the Black Label as a DAC + amp. Not quite sure if the LG G6 could improve with a 200€ amp, the FiiO A5 for example, does not help. When I tried the LG G6 for the first time it looked great, sounded terrific for a smartphone, but after 24+ hours using the Black Label, you see how wrong you were, or how high-end this equipment is. This is interesting because we are talking about a QUAD DAC config (the so talked ESS 9018), but if the a mplification section is weak, the system won't produce high-end sound. Integration. Anyways, the Burr Brown DACs were a great choice, I loved the Cowon Plenue 1 with one of these chips. I think they are the best in terms of timbre and separation. Even more interesting is that when you put it in comparison with something so expensive and complex like the Chord Hugo 2, you won't notice that the Hugo 2 sound any better. As I mentioned before, I even think that the Black Label is the clearer DAC, showing how the perfect integration of *eventually* less expensive, but still very high quality components, can result in a similar or maybe even better sound quality/experience. A perfect combination of hardware and sound technologies.

To finish my observations, the Black Label is also more portable than the Hugo 2, which for me is the most important as I listen to music mostly outdoors. It looks great, build quality seems good, comes with a carry pouch, which the Hugo 2 doesn't, it's easy to use, the blue cable is easily transportable to use with my smartphone, the filters are really useful, the device seems perfect so far and the SQ is trully addicting. And the best of all, of course, is the price. I'm very very happy with my choice, after spending until 2000€ in portable DACs.

 

[superuser1]

I'm neither a fan of the blue stiff cable nor the pouch. BL is an exceptional device!

 

[jerick70]

I'm neither a fan of the blue stiff cable nor the pouch. BL is an exceptional device!

That's why you need one of these...

www.etsy.com/mx/listing/546739118/ifi-micro-idsd-leather-case

 

[Paulus XII]

That's why you need one of these...

www.etsy.com/mx/listing/546739118/ifi-micro-idsd-leather-case

Will that work with the Black Label? I want that.

 

[jerick70]

Will that work with the Black Label? I want that.

I believe so. I'm going to purchase one and find out.

 

[superuser1]

That's why you need one of these...

www.etsy.com/mx/listing/546739118/ifi-micro-idsd-leather-case

Valentinum makes awesome leather cases. I prefer going commando with the BL

 

[Paulus XII]

I believe so. I'm going to purchase one and find out.

Talked with valentin and no, it doesn't work. But an upgrade will come soon.

 

[jerick70]

Talked with valentin and no, it doesn't work. But an upgrade will come soon.

I talked with him last night and he said it would work. Hmmmm

 

[Paulus XII]

I talked with him last night and he said it would work. Hmmmm

???

 

[iFi audio]

Folks, just a quick reminder:

The Audio Show 2018
...is currently ongoing in Portugal's capital city - Lisbon.



And we're there! You'll find us on the 3rd floor of Pestana palace. If you're around, visit us!

We're rocking with Pro iDSDs, BLs, Pro iCANs, Focal's Utopia headphones etc.





See you there!

 

[jerick70]

???

My exact thought. I talked to him again and he is looking into it.

 

[tcellguy]

I have a question about the turbo setting. While my HDxx and Aeon flow closed are driven well from the normal setting at less than the 12 o’clock position, I feel like I might be hearing more details and stronger bass on turbo mode. I can’t tell if this is real or placeb oeffect though. On turbo I have to keep the potentiometer knob close to 9 o’clock and it uses more battery. Is there any benefit to the turbo vs normal or are the headphones getting the same current regardless of setting when I have them at equal volume? I saw one reviewer who said he only used turbo.


Also, I just got the iUSB 3.0 nano and it really made an improvement with my iDSD micro and Jotunhiem driven by either and iPhone or MacBook Pro.

 

[Dobrescu George]

iFi iDSD BL Micro size comparison to iFi iDSD Nano BL