iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

[iFi audio]

Only your ears can tell you whats right for you.

Exactly and the more options folks have, the better. At least that's how we at iFi audio see it

 

[cglin222]

Affirmative, that's the correct size, thanks!

Does it sound the same with the dc loop out instead of two separate power block?
Or is it recommended to do this by ifi?

 

[iFi audio]

Does it sound the same with the dc loop out instead of two separate power block?
Or is it recommended to do this by ifi?

The feedback we got on the subject thus far is that the difference isn't as big as using external PSUs for our Pro range DAC and headphone amp. But in general, a DC loop out from Pro iCAN is a nice starting point. Hope this helps, thanks!

 

[RogueCrusher]

Does it sound the same with the dc loop out instead of two separate power block?
Or is it recommended to do this by ifi?

Can’t comment on sound but
“the DC loop is not 15V/4A. It is the difference what the powered unit consumes and what the external power supply unit can supply.

For example, idle the Pro iCAN/Pro iCAN Signature consumes 22W, so only 38W of the 60W the iPower Plus/iPower Elite (15v/4A) can deliver are available to the looped device, less if driving difficult headphones with high power.”

So my takeaway, and preference, is to power each separately with the supplied iPower Elite PSs that come with each unit. If I were to have to purchase them separately and they weren’t included with the Pro Signature pieces, I would still make that investment.

 

[deanorthk]

I'm listening to the Tribute to Leonard Cohen that was released a few days ago, and pfiou, what a record! It's gorgeous on the iDSD and the TH900, I'm in love

 

[RogueCrusher]

I'm listening to the Tribute to Leonard Cohen that was released a few days ago, and pfiou, what a record! It's gorgeous on the iDSD and the TH900, I'm in love

Great recommendation - thanks!

 

[iFi audio]

I'm listening to the Tribute to Leonard Cohen that was released a few days ago, and pfiou, what a record! It's gorgeous on the iDSD and the TH900, I'm in love

Indeed, Fostex TH900 and Pro iDSD are an amazing match! Great cans btw.

 

[iFi audio]

A sneaky peak inside iFi HQ and what makes us tick.

Back in the middle of the heatwave here in the UK, we invited the guys from Soundstage! Canada across to see the UK HQ in action (and for fish and chips too, of course).

It’s pretty much the first time we’ve done anything like this so we so weren’t sure what to expect or how it would turn out! All in all, it was great fun and a pleasure to do. Vince and Miles have become YouTube stars and we couldn’t have had a better time with Doug and his team. A huge thank you to them for spending the time with us.

We loved it. And we hope you do too.

 

[RogueCrusher]

A sneaky peak inside iFi HQ and what makes us tick.

Back in the middle of the heatwave here in the UK, we invited the guys from Soundstage! Canada across to see the UK HQ in action (and for fish and chips too, of course).

It’s pretty much the first time we’ve done anything like this so we so weren’t sure what to expect or how it would turn out! All in all, it was great fun and a pleasure to do. Vince and Miles have become YouTube stars and we couldn’t have had a better time with Doug and his team. A huge thank you to them for spending the time with us.

We loved it. And we hope you do too.

Wonderful insight, I always love behind-the-scenes pieces like this. It allows for a greater appreciation of the products that I own (in this case from iFi). Makes me appreciate my gold anniversary edition of the goBar just a wee bit more too.

I got a chance to see the outtakes from the filming before final editing of this piece. Mr. Luke and Mr. Roberts both confirmed another limited run of the iESL.

Do put me on this list please

 

[iFi audio]

Wonderful insight, I always love behind-the-scenes pieces like this. It allows for a greater appreciation of the products that I own (in this case from iFi). Makes me appreciate my gold anniversary edition of the goBar just a wee bit more too.

Thanks a lot, that's highly appreciated! We make those vids for you folks and comments such as yours make them worth the effort

 

[iFi audio]

Also folks, we have an ongoing poll re our iESL. In short we'd like to know whether you're any interested in it or not, so please cast your vote here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-pro-iesl-the-official-thread.852364/

Thanks!

 

[al2813]

Hi, I got today a pro idsd dac and am discovering it now. Quick question, I cannot find the direct non digital filter mode - I can only select between the pcm filter mode and the DSD master mode. I am currently playing CDs via SPDIF

 

[Sphere 57]

Hi, I got today a pro idsd dac and am discovering it now. Quick question, I cannot find the direct non digital filter mode - I can only select between the pcm filter mode and the DSD master mode. I am currently playing CDs via SPDIF

I think what you are looking for is 'Bit Perfect' or 'Bit Perfect +'. Twist the control that you push to turn DSD Remaster on or off.

 

[al2813]

I think what you are looking for is 'Bit Perfect' or 'Bit Perfect +'. Twist the control that you push to turn DSD Remaster on or off.

Not exactly. According to the manual there is a first mode with no digital filters, what you’re describing is the second mode (the third being DSD mastering)

 

[iFi audio]

Not exactly. According to the manual there is a first mode with no digital filters, what you’re describing is the second mode (the third being DSD mastering)

The bit-perfect mode is the one without any digital filters. Its purpose is to push all incoming data to a DAC chip without any changes along the road. Hope this helps, thanks!