[EVOLVIST]

I was banking on the iDSD Pro for the 4th quarter, anyway. From what's being said that sounds about right.

It's what I'm holding out for.

Maybe another contest one day?

 

[RAFA]

I am not sure. Can someone explain me. Is the SS-amp and tube amp combo the iDSD pro or the iCan pro or something else.

In the last view posts is some talk about release dates, but I cannot tell what product will be released first.

 

[technobear]

[quote="iFi].
Hi,

Pro iCAN is the first. The Pro iCAN is estimated (not expected!) July/August.

The Pro iDSD to follow 1-2 months later. The iDSD is the harder nut to crack.
[/quote]


Seems obvious enough which one will be first :rolleyes:

 

[EVOLVIST]

I am not sure. Can someone explain me. Is the SS-amp and tube amp combo the iDSD pro or the iCan pro or something else.

In the last view posts is some talk about release dates, but I cannot tell what product will be released first.

From my understanding both the iDSD Pro and the iCAN Pro are both SS and Tube. At least the last report was that the iDSD Pro is switchable from SS to tube, which sounds almost too good to be true.

Which got me thinking: if a person had the iDSD and iCAN Pro models, and there is supposed to be an iTube Pro model, then what is that, at least 6 tubes? Or has the iTube been cut out of the product line and integrated with the iDSD and iCAN, instead?

 

[RAFA]

From my understanding both the iDSD Pro and the iCAN Pro are both SS and Tube. At least the last report was that the iDSD Pro is switchable from SS to tube, which sounds almost too good to be true.

Which got me thinking: if a person had the iDSD and iCAN Pro models, and there is supposed to be an iTube Pro model, then what is that, at least 6 tubes? Or has the iTube been cut out of the product line and integrated with the iDSD and iCAN, instead?

 
So basically, there will be two devices? iCan as amp only amd iDSD as amp+DAC.
 
Actually, I am waiting for the iCan pro then, as I have enough other sources
 
I hope IFI Audio will clarify on their product portfolio and  road map.

 

[john57]

From my understanding both the iDSD Pro and the iCAN Pro are both SS and Tube. At least the last report was that the iDSD Pro is switchable from SS to tube, which sounds almost too good to be true.

Which got me thinking: if a person had the iDSD and iCAN Pro models, and there is supposed to be an iTube Pro model, then what is that, at least 6 tubes? Or has the iTube been cut out of the product line and integrated with the iDSD and iCAN, instead?

IFI does have a product with six tubes the Retro 50.

 

[buson160man]

 I added a ifi usb power supply to my desk top awhile ago and then the Gemini usb cable a bit later to my desk top set up and I have to say the result has been very positive in nature. For one it seems to eliminate a lot if not most all of the digital hash I was getting on my desk top set up.
 The sound is much more analog like making listening the sound on Netflix movies while watching them on my desktop monitor much more involving. I would say the effect of the ifi power supply and Gemini usb cable as pretty profound.
  I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve the sound of their desk top set ups . While it is not inexpensive the result was at least in my case definitely worth the expense.

 

[iFi audio]

From my understanding both the iDSD Pro and the iCAN Pro are both SS and Tube. At least the last report was that the iDSD Pro is switchable from SS to tube, which sounds almost too good to be true.

Which got me thinking: if a person had the iDSD and iCAN Pro models, and there is supposed to be an iTube Pro model, then what is that, at least 6 tubes? Or has the iTube been cut out of the product line and integrated with the iDSD and iCAN, instead?

Hi,
 
From my understanding both the iDSD Pro and the iCAN Pro are both SS and Tube. At least the last report was that the iDSD Pro is switchable from SS to tube, which sounds almost too good to be true.
- Correctamundo!
 
 
Which got me thinking: if a person had the iDSD and iCAN Pro models, and there is supposed to be an iTube Pro model, then what is that, at least 6 tubes? Or has the iTube been cut out of the product line and integrated with the iDSD and iCAN, instead?
- No more iTUBE Pro. It is inside the iCAN and iDSD Pro respectively.
 
 
Things are evolving at a rapid clip. We just wish there were more hours in a day.

 

[iFi audio]

   
So basically, there will be two devices? iCan as amp only amd iDSD as amp+DAC.
 
Actually, I am waiting for the iCan pro then, as I have enough other sources
 
I hope IFI Audio will clarify on their product portfolio and  road map.

 
Hi,
 
You are correct.
 
The roadmap is not static. It is dynamic. Because we dont just develop products, we test beta chipsets and all manner of internal components from manufacturers. We keep quite mum on this side of iFI skunkworks. However, once in a while, when we come across stuff not on the audiophile radar, we say "we gotta integrate this puppy" then we integrate it into our product line.
 
But what you have outlined is correct for the Pro series.

 

[RAFA]

   
Hi,
 
You are correct.
 
The roadmap is not static. It is dynamic. Because we dont just develop products, we test beta chipsets and all manner of internal components from manufacturers. We keep quite mum on this side of iFI skunkworks. However, once in a while, when we come across stuff not on the audiophile radar, we say "we gotta integrate this puppy" then we integrate it into our product line.
 
But what you have outlined is correct for the Pro series.

 
Very nice! Meanwhile I can live with the iDSD micro

 

[rickyleelee]

Hi,

You are correct.

The roadmap is not static. It is dynamic. Because we dont just develop products, we test beta chipsets and all manner of internal components from manufacturers. We keep quite mum on this side of iFI skunkworks. However, once in a while, when we come across stuff not on the audiophile radar, we say "we gotta integrate this puppy" then we integrate it into our product line.

But what you have outlined is correct for the Pro series.

and i think other manufacturers read these threads - so no manufacturer is their right head would give a public roadmap - if their products are worth value.

 

[rickyleelee]

Very nice! Meanwhile I can live with the iDSD micro

What do you mean test other manufacturer parts?

 

[Esprit]

Pro iCAN is the first. The Pro iCAN is estimated (not expected!) July/August. The Pro iDSD to follow 1-2 months later. The iDSD is the harder nut to crack.

October!!!??? 

 

[Jimi Zine]

Yep if all goes well. original release was CES in January, then Munich in May.

 

[technobear]

Yep if all goes well. original release was CES in January, then Munich in May.

It's good to know that improving on the micro iDSD is so difficult