[Kalavere]

 
Yes. Used. That's around US$760. There is a used LCD-2 selling in Head-Fi's classifieds section for around that amount.

 
I'll have to keep an eye out over there, I've got my BiFrost to shell out for this month, so the 'phone will have to wait a couple of weeks me thinks.
 
Thanks to both you, Diamondears & sofo1972 for the pro tips and advice. 

 

[diamondears]

 
Needless to say, looks are very important - but, make sure you like the way they sound. There is no sense in picking up LCDs when your heart is set on Grados all else being equal. But you have to see what your ears really like. When I bought my LCDs I tried different brands and to my ears the HD800s did not sound as good as the LCD3s. Your experience will vary based on what you like.
 
Aesthetics are important, because we love our stuff and we spend a good bit of time with them. The trick is in balancing form and function 

 
 
Enjoy the music buddy!

+1. You gotta hear to really know which one YOU like, fark others' likes, including ours. 

 
But, IMHO, Grados are equally good SOUNDING phones. So its not only its looks that are good. So hear as much as you can. I sold a Grado RS1i and SR325is and I'm missing them terribly, even if I now have and currently like my LCD-2 (Rev. 2).
 
Cheers.

 

[shutterbox]

I've a question guys. (not sure if this was asked before)
 
When nano runs on battery, and the battery flats out, should it automatically start the charging process(via usb) or user has to turn off and on the start the charging?

 

[Kane Williams]

I've a question guys. (not sure if this was asked before)

When nano runs on battery, and the battery flats out, should it automatically start the charging process(via usb) or user has to turn off and on the start the charging?

Not sure, not happened to me but I was under the impression that the Nano is always charging when connected to a USB buss, but it runs from it's battery at the same time?

 

[sfo1972]

Not sure, not happened to me but I was under the impression that the Nano is always charging when connected to a USB buss, but it runs from it's battery at the same time?

It depends on the way the Nano was powered up. If you power on the Nano first then connect the USB cable then the Nano runs off internal battery and shuts off when the battery runs out even if the USB cable is connected (led will turn red to let you know battery is low).  On the other hand if you connect the USB cable and then turn on the Nano, then it will charge until full and will stay charged as long as the USB cable is connected.
 
Hope this makes sense.

 

[Kane Williams]

That does make sense, but if you connect it before switching it on, the Nano still runs from the battery as it charges right, so in other words the stable battery power is always used to power the DAC and the USB buss is only ever charging the battery (and passing data)?

 

[Kalavere]

That does make sense, but if you connect it before switching it on, the Nano still runs from the battery as it charges right, so in other words the stable battery power is always used to power the DAC and the USB buss is only ever charging the battery (and passing data)?

 

 
Quote:

 
 If you power on the Nano first then connect the USB cable then the Nano runs off internal battery and shuts off when the battery runs out even if the USB cable is connected (led will turn red to let you know battery is low).

 

 

[sfo1972]

That does make sense, but if you connect it before switching it on, the Nano still runs from the battery as it charges right, so in other words the stable battery power is always used to power the DAC and the USB buss is only ever charging the battery (and passing data)?

That I am not sure about my friend. Maybe you need to email support to ask them which power source it uses when plugged in then powered on.

Let us know if you find out.
Cheers

 

[iFi audio]

  I've a question guys. (not sure if this was asked before)

 
When nano runs on battery, and the battery flats out, should it automatically start the charging process(via usb) or user has to turn off and on the start the charging?

Hi,
 
The nano iDSD will automatically "reboot" and starts the recharging process from the USB power line.
 
Cheers.

 

[natra084]

hi guys quick question the spdif output can also be used as a input on the nano.

 

[Kane Williams]

Hi,

The nano iDSD will automatically "reboot" and starts the recharging process from the USB power line.

Cheers.

Thanks for that. Am I right in saying that when running/charging via USB input, the DAC does still draw it's operating power from the battery, so the voltage is stable rather than possibly a bit iffy (pardon the pun) via the computer's USB power?

 

[Kane Williams]

hi guys quick question the spdif output can also be used as a input on the nano.

Not that I am aware of. I have a question myself. Is the Android version of Onkyo HF capable of High res file playback as it's a bit different to the IOS app in that it says you can pay to upgrade to allow high res playback. This is not mentioned on the Android app, so either it is not available yet or it is implemented in the free version already. Thanks

 

[iFi audio]

  hi guys quick question the spdif output can also be used as a input on the nano.

Hi,
 
nano iDSD = SPDIF output only.
 
micro iDSD = SDPIF input/output.
 
Thanks.

 

[iFi audio]

Not that I am aware of. I have a question myself. Is the Android version of Onkyo HF capable of High res file playback as it's a bit different to the IOS app in that it says you can pay to upgrade to allow high res playback. This is not mentioned on the Android app, so either it is not available yet or it is implemented in the free version already. Thanks

 
Hi,
 
If you are after Hi-Res on Droid, then we recommend UAPP.
 
We have the Xperia, Z2 phone and Z2 tablet - so we also use the Walkman Hi-Res which also plays DSD (BUT on the fly transcodes to PCM 176 so the iDSD will only see a PCM signal). Albeit not shoddy quality as it is PCM 176 after all.
 
By the way, the new Windows tablets such as the Teclast allow full Win installs so one can put the full JRMC on there.
 
Thanks.

 

[natra084]

Hi guys how do I get the nano to work with my iMac