[mdiogofs]

Oh...That's interesting. Thanks.

 

[mdiogofs]

Sorry for DP. But with this implementation the headphone out is also a line out at max volume right? Not just the RCAs right?

 

[technobear]

Sorry for DP. But with this implementation the headphone out is also a line out at max volume right? Not just the RCAs right?

No. I believe there is another chip buffer before the headphone out.

Edit: not completely sure about that. It's in this thread somewhere but I can't find it.

 

[ClieOS]

No. I believe there is another chip buffer before the headphone out.

Edit: not completely sure about that. It's in this thread somewhere but I can't find it.

The same chip acts as the headphone driver as well as the buffer, depends on the volume.

 

[diamondears]

The LINE OUT is through the RCA sockets on the front panel of the nano iDSD.

Turning the volume to maximum causes the stepped attenuator volume control to be bypassed. The straight output of the DAC is then sent through the RCAs at a standard 2 Volts.

If thru RCA its 2Vrms, if thru HP out its 1.6Vrms?

 

[diamondears]

Also, would the sound be different between the RCA outs vs HP out? Or should it be the same? (I'm hearing them differently but maybe it's the cables.)

 

[technobear]

The LINE OUT is through the RCA sockets on the front panel of the nano iDSD.

Turning the volume to maximum causes the stepped attenuator volume control to be bypassed. The straight output of the DAC is then sent through the RCAs at a standard 2 Volts.

If thru RCA its 2Vrms, if thru HP out its 1.6Vrms?

It might be 1.6 Volts. It's not in iFi's specs for the nano and I can't find it in the thread.

 

[ClieOS]

RCA and headphone-out are the same 1.6Vrms. They are also internally linked in I am not mistaken.

 

[mdiogofs]

That leads to my previous question. Probably if volume is maxed out, HO is also a LO, if both RCAs and HO both share the same max volume amp bypass implementation.

 

[PedroH]

Just bought the iDSD. Great component for my travelling set. Happy with the sound right out of the box.

 

[diamondears]

Yes, that's true. I just thought my understanding is incorrect re Vrms out of the RCA/LO and HO.

 

[SptTablo]

Hello,
 
I have question to current ifi Nano iDSD owners.
 
I recently got the unit and my unit has some weird things going on.
 
1. RCA output port is not straight. 
 
2. Headphone out wobbles. 
 
3. I do not have black pouch in my package
 
Are these normal?
 
Thanks.

 

[shabta]

Hello,

I have question to current ifi Nano iDSD owners.

I recently got the unit and my unit has some weird things going on.

1. RCA output port is not straight. 

2. Headphone out wobbles. 

3. I do not have black pouch in my package

Are these normal?

Thanks.

Nope not normal. Mine is solidly built and has a pouch.

 

[SptTablo]

Nope not normal. Mine is solidly built and has a pouch.

Hi Shabta, thanks for the info.

 

[walfredo]

 

Hello,

I have question to current ifi Nano iDSD owners.

I recently got the unit and my unit has some weird things going on.

1. RCA output port is not straight. 

2. Headphone out wobbles. 

3. I do not have black pouch in my package

Are these normal?

Thanks.

Nope not normal. Mine is solidly built and has a pouch.

 
+1.  Mine as well is very solid and I also got a pouch.