[CANiSLAYu]

I am amazed at how many people keep asking or thinking this will charge from the input. It is seemingly the most answered question.

For real... it gets asked like every other page.

 

[bflat]

I’ve found two things - not only does it require another usb-c cable to charge but it also should be disconnected from a computer to prevent discharge even when it is off.

Really not a huge fan of how this was done.

I tried to reproduce your issue with discharge.My iDSD Sig is connected to my MacBook Pro and USB C charge port to an iFi iPower 5V power supply. I turned the iDSD Sig off for 24 hours and did not experience the discharge you described. In fact, I've only used the iDSD Sig as a desktop DAC since I got it. I do keep it powered on most of the day and turn off at night and have had no power issues at all.

Also, I had reported earlier that I was getting disruptions when connected to an iFi iGalvanic. This was during DSD playback and I didn't have my Audirvana player on exclusive access so when my MacBook produced a system sound, it caused the disruption since iDSD can't switch back to PCM quickly enough while playing DSD. However, after getting that fixed, the sound I get with iGalvanic is noticeable sharpness in the highs and mids sound a little thinner too. This is with the GTO filter. Definitely didn't like what I heard so went back to straight connection to my MacBook.

 

[utdeep]

Unplug the USB-C charge port. Even when off, my power is slowly is draining from the ifi Signature. If you have the USB-C port connected, then you are still charging the Signature.

 

[cadgers]

Unplug the USB-C charge port. Even when off, my power is slowly is draining from the ifi Signature. If you have the USB-C port connected, then you are still charging the Signature.

Can @iFi audio confirm this? The LED will shut off when you shut the unit off.

 

[bflat]

Unplug the USB-C charge port. Even when off, my power is slowly is draining from the ifi Signature. If you have the USB-C port connected, then you are still charging the Signature.

What was the battery level when you turned off and how long did you you leave it off? I don't think having the iDSD connected to your PC has any effect. I believe you are dealing with battery discharge when not in use. If it is pretty rapid discharge then I think you may have a defective battery. If it's something like 10% discharge over a week, then that could be normal. Really depends on the quality of the battery. I've stopped buying cheap Chinese knockoff batteries for smartphones as they tend to drain much faster than OEM both in use and idle.

If you are comparing this to the prior iDSD, it's not an apples to apples comparison since the prior design would keep charging as long as the USB port provided power. A lot of current desktop and laptop PC's keep providing USB power even when turned off. Since the new Signature design does not have power enabled on the USB port, I don't see how power is somehow flowing out of the iDSD to the PC.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Unplug the USB-C charge port. Even when off, my power is slowly is draining from the ifi Signature. If you have the USB-C port connected, then you are still charging the Signature.

That isn't normal. The Signature should not be draining power when it isn't being used.

Please open a support ticket and we'll get you sorted: https://support.ifi-audio.com/open.php

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

I am amazed at how many people keep asking or thinking this will charge from the input. It is seemingly the most answered question.

Thank you guys for helping the community out!

For all your information, the iFi team went on Christmas Break starting this week. We'll be trickling back into office (and working from wherever we are) starting the 4th and be up and running by the 9th.

Apologies for the slow response time until then, hope you all are enjoying the holiday season with your family and friends!

 

[qsk78]

Santa is right on time...)

 

[utdeep]

That isn't normal. The Signature should not be draining power when it isn't being used.

Please open a support ticket and we'll get you sorted: https://support.ifi-audio.com/open.php

Submitted a ticket. Trying to see if the same discharge occurs when the Signature is completely disconnected from everything.

 

[aspirina750]

Ok, this is driving me nuts... I somehow managed to discharge the whole battery but it takes quite some time for the unit to be ready to be used after plugging it in. I'm kinda used to be able to plug it in and continue to play... I might have to leave it plugged in and damn the battery life...

Edit 1: 10 min and still wont turn on
Edit 2: 20 min and nada
Edit 3: Finally 27 min!

 

[utdeep]

Same experience. It could easily have gotten all the power from newer USB-C standards if it was designed with power delivery. It’s a good thing this sounds great because the use of USB-C here is a gimmick compared to more modern devices.

 

[bflat]

Ok, this is driving me nuts... I somehow managed to discharge the whole battery but it takes quite some time for the unit to be ready to be used after plugging it in. I'm kinda used to be able to plug it in and continue to play... I might have to leave it plugged in and damn the battery life...

Edit 1: 10 min and still wont turn on
Edit 2: 20 min and nada
Edit 3: Finally 27 min!

What is the power rating of your charger? From what you describe, it appears it's only 500 mA or lower. Per iDSD Signature spec, the USB-C charge port will take up to 1200 mA.

 

[pankar0]

Hello guys I want to ask you if someone has the signature and the focal clear also.

I bought yesterday the signature and when I play in turbo gain the clear s after
12:30 o clock is clipping on the bassy tracks.
At the normal gain it's ok.

Is this ok..???
This happens because the extra power push the drivers to the limit..??

 

[bflat]

Hello guys I want to ask you if someone has the signature and the focal clear also.

I bought yesterday the signature and when I play in turbo gain the clear s after
12:30 o clock is clipping on the bassy tracks.
At the normal gain it's ok.

Is this ok..???
This happens because the extra power push the drivers to the limit..??

At only 55 ohm input impedance, the clipping is likely the Focal Clear drivers bottoming out. There numerous posts on Focal headphone drivers clipping so you can ask in the Focal Clear forum. If 12:30 Turbo on Clear is >100 dB, then the clipping is normal since there is a built in limit on how much the drivers can move. If it's < 90 dB, then you may have defective drivers. If the clipping is on just one driver, then it's more likely a defect.

 

[Baten]

Hello guys I want to ask you if someone has the signature and the focal clear also.

I bought yesterday the signature and when I play in turbo gain the clear s after
12:30 o clock is clipping on the bassy tracks.
At the normal gain it's ok.

Check the iematch toggles, if it is on it will make the signature clip much much faster, only meant to be used with IEMs