iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread
Oct 8, 2016 at 4:06 PM Post #1,457 of 3,458
So is the Pro iDSD something I should consider upgrading from my Micro iDAC2?
Or is it intended as more of an all-in-one DAC+amp thing like the iDSD name suggests.
 
I just need a good fixed line output DAC, and I'm quite happy with the iDAC2 so I don't want to change to just anything.
 
Oct 9, 2016 at 8:32 AM Post #1,459 of 3,458
  Will be posted here I imagine - http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f30-abbingdon-music-research-ifi-audio-sponsored/ifi-audio-pro-idsd-official-thread-its-happening-folks-30086/#post588794

Here as well. We treat both places seriously, so if anything specs related is published on CA, it will be seen here too.
 
In the meantime, from RMAF directly:

 
iFi audio Stay updated on iFi audio at their sponsor profile on Head-Fi.
 
https://www.facebook.com/people/IFi-audio/61558986775162/ https://twitter.com/ifiaudio https://www.instagram.com/ifiaudio/ https://ifi-audio.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@iFiaudiochannel comms@ifi-audio.com
Oct 11, 2016 at 12:23 PM Post #1,460 of 3,458
  Tempting, ain't it :) ?
 
In the meantime, it's time to let the skelly out of our closet!
 

 

 

 
 

 
iFi!  This is me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  hahahaha
 
One of the first of the Octa Adopters and will be (or at least planned to be) first in line for the iDsd Pro.  
 
 
I have a confession to make.  In the meantime, I could not wait any longer.  I went to the dark side for my DSD.  (ESS chipset DAC) 
 
It sounds great!!!!!!  Even the DSP polluted DSD signal, with its digital IIR filter, multi bit, any thing but DSD signal that gets even more DSP in the sample rate converter.  (no volume control used here)  And then there is more... but, you get my point?  Even after all that it still sounds great!  But, admittedly, it sounds very much like PCM!  Very little differentiation in the sound of DSD and PCM on this particular DAC.  
 
 
SOOO..... I guess I am indeed going to get back in line for the iDSD PRO.  I can't wait to here the best Native DSD iFi will have offered to date!!!!  
 
 
Thanks for all your hard work, and innovation!!!!
 
Oct 15, 2016 at 1:05 PM Post #1,462 of 3,458
After Brexit they need to think again to the price list... 
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Oct 15, 2016 at 4:04 PM Post #1,463 of 3,458
Doesn't help much in terms of details, but there's another pic here:

http://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/rmaf-2016-denver-usa/208-rmaf-2016-features/658-rmaf-2016-headphone-amps
 
Oct 16, 2016 at 8:11 PM Post #1,464 of 3,458
Doesn't help much in terms of details, but there's another pic here:

http://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/rmaf-2016-denver-usa/208-rmaf-2016-features/658-rmaf-2016-headphone-amps

 
Thanks for the great link. All the new products look really fancy and unique. It shows how iFi has to work extra hard to compete in such a hyped and saturated market for headphones related gear.
 
Oct 19, 2016 at 8:07 PM Post #1,468 of 3,458
They're both IR receivers.
 
Reflective light in photo hits the iDSD more so they look different from that angle but in other photos they look the same.
 
Look at all the pics and videos starting down from this posts:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/795344/ifi-ican-pro-impressions-discussion/330#post_12918553
 
 

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