[MLGrado]

 

 
 
I would take any previously posted specs about the mini with a grain of salt. 
 
My understanding is the digital engine in the mini will be very similar to the Micro.   Therefore as the mini will have the same or similar digital hardware and programming, I think it is pretty safe to assume it will support at LEAST as many formats as the Micro.  
 
The real difference between the Micro and the Mini, as far as sound quality is concerned, is likely to be things like upgraded power supplies and analog parts.  

 

[EraserXIV]

As far as the digital end goes, the Mini should be designed around a dual mono configuration with 2 DAC chips per channel (as opposed to the micro which has 1 DAC chip per channel). But yes I agree, the meat of it is going to be a more robust power supply and a lot more room for better analog components.

 

[MLGrado]

Eraser,
 
yup.  
 
 
Personally I can't wait.  An "iFi styled" desktop based DAC in the 1 to 2k price range is exactly what I am looking for.  

 

[Esprit]

I would take any previously posted specs about the mini with a grain of salt. 

Is this a fake? (I'm asking, I don't know...)
 

 

[technobear]

They are prototypes.

 

[bibo01]

When is the Mini supposed to be released?
Thanks

 

[iFi audio]

  When is the Mini supposed to be released?
Thanks

Hi,
 
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest - 10 October.
 
It is coming after the iFi Retro system.
 
Thanks.

 

[bibo01]

 
Hi,
 
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest - 10 October.
 
It is coming after the iFi Retro system.
 
Thanks.

Thanks.
Is there a recommended price as well?

 

[KmanChu]

 
Hi,
 
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest - 10 October.
 
It is coming after the iFi Retro system.
 
Thanks.

 
October? Damn you guys are moving! That is probably my final destination for a desktop headphone dac. Would be really curious to know the US price for that!

 

[john57]

Gee, it looks like IFI just recently decided to be at the RMAF and join with Avatar Acoustics as well!

 

[iFi audio]

  Gee, it looks like IFI just recently decided to be at the RMAF and join with Avatar Acoustics as well!

Hi,

 
Avatar Acoustics (iFi: North America) has two tables in the centre of the CanJam. We will be near Audeze and next to Alclair.

 
So lots happening and some nice stuff to see.
 
The iFi Retro ~US$2,000.
The mini series ~ US$1,500 for the iDSD or iCAN.
 
As soon as we finalise the specs we will update you guys.

 
Thanks.

 

[roamling]

Hi,


 
Avatar Acoustics (iFi: North America) has two tables in the centre of the CanJam. We will be near Audeze and next to Alclair.


 
So lots happening and some nice stuff to see.

The iFi Retro ~US$2,000.
The mini series ~ US$1,500 for the iDSD or iCAN.

As soon as we finalise the specs we will update you guys.
 
Thanks.

will the mini line have a choice of colour like black or silver?

 

[bobsherman]

 
Hi,

 
Avatar Acoustics (iFi: North America) has two tables in the centre of the CanJam. We will be near Audeze and next to Alclair.

 
So lots happening and some nice stuff to see.
 
The iFi Retro ~US$2,000.
The mini series ~ US$1,500 for the iDSD or iCAN.
 
As soon as we finalise the specs we will update you guys.

 
Thanks.

 
Hi,
 
Was the original target for the IDSD Mini closer to $1000? I think much more may become a bit prohibitive. I know this is the headphone world... But what about more of a home system and less of a phone featured DAC? You covered the market with the Nano and the Mini, other that being a desktop unit will there be that much of an improvement over the Mini. I would think a DAC with one of Mr. T's great PS and super discrete line output stages to compete with the big boys would be killer.
 
regards
Bob

 

[Stereolab42]

Yeah, $1500 is an odd price point. The only major advantage the Mini would seem to offer over the Micro would be balanced out. Was also thinking $1000 would be better, placing it solidly underneath the Oppo HA-1.

 

[EraserXIV]

For $1500 I sure hope they are using a quality linear power supply (even if it is housed in a separate chasis) and not a wall wart.