[mundixx]

Has the audio cutouts in the first few seconds with MQA streaming in Tidal ever been fixed in the BL/Signature and now in Diablo? This has been a problem with Zen Dac and kills the enjoyment especially for gapless albums

 

[Chibs]

I wish is was blue, but we both agree against red.

The blue IS really really ridiculously good looking

 

[Chibs]

Has the audio cutouts in the first few seconds with MQA streaming in Tidal ever been fixed in the BL/Signature and now in Diablo? This has been a problem with Zen Dac and kills the enjoyment especially for gapless albums

Just checked for you on the Signature. Good news is it’s not at all an issue. Bad news is DSOTM is not in Tidel Masters format.
Had to check on Billy Breaths and you’re good.

 

[kuehkueh]

Hello everyone. I'm new to IFI and I can't decide between the Signature and the Diablo. Am using a pair of focal clears professional. I love sharp, defined and clear vocals, any suggestions please? Thank you!

 

[Nixdmon]

I hope that ifi make the next version of the Diablo with IEmatch and black colour.. I really wanted to get one, but no IEmatch kills all my IEMs

 

[gto88]

I recalled why I didn't get other iDSD - balanced connection.
Now this Diablo has one, but I got Hugo2 last week. so let's see how this play out.
May someone with both Hugo 2 and Diablo share the comparison.

 

[Nixdmon]

Look, I fixed it!!

 

[talan7]

Look, I fixed it!!

You’re just causing trouble now. This pic is going to end up all over the interwebs having people think the diablo has other features

 

[jlbrach]

I recalled why I didn't get other iDSD - balanced connection.
Now this Diablo has one, but I got Hugo2 last week. so let's see how this play out.
May someone with both Hugo 2 and Diablo share the comparison.

diablo is more powerful....hugo2 is in another league as a DAC...I say that as an owner of ifi DAC's and the hugo2

 

[talan7]

diablo is more powerful....hugo2 is in another league as a DAC...I say that as an owner of ifi DAC's and the hugo2

You have the Diablo? How does it compare to signature?

 

[Nixdmon]

You’re just causing trouble now. This pic is going to end up all over the interwebs having people think the diablo has other features

Hey Man, Just a bit of harmless fun. Who knows... if this picture goes viral.. maybe ifi will make it happen

 

[corgifall]

Hey Man, Just a bit of harmless fun. Who knows... if this picture goes viral.. maybe ifi will make it happen

I don’t think they’re gonna completely throw all that R&D money out the window to have a new board made. Maybe on some future product next year.

 

[emilsoft]

I have to say i'm disappointed with ifi's pricing - I used to see them like the Schiit of small/portable audio, good value and good sound, but what I'm seeing now is greediness and trying to ride on their old successes (micro idsd bl/nano idsd/iphono) - they have created some budget devices recently which gives me hope but all of their "upgrades" to their classic micro line are much more costly now, competing with some serious heavyweights.. I can buy the RME ADI 2 for the similar price as the new idsds, and that looks like serious kit without any volume pot imbalance/crackling and huge amount of features including eq, not to mention renowned sound quality in a small box.

I'm keen to read some critical listening reviews, where the price and competition are seriously taken into consideration.

 

[jlbrach]

You have the Diablo? How does it compare to signature?

I do not, but I do have the signature and apparently the DAC chip is the same and I can attest to the fact that the hugo 2 DAC is better...

 

[gto88]

diablo is more powerful....hugo2 is in another league as a DAC...I say that as an owner of ifi DAC's and the hugo2

I know but power is one thing, and SQ is another. Besides, Hugo2 has enough power to drive more HP well.
That said, I might get Diablo with enough positive reviews.