iFi Audio Pro iDSD discussion thread

[EVOLVIST]

I don't think because we're not at the show we should be penalized by not getting the specs for the iDSD Pro.

 

[sandalaudio]

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.

 

[Jimi Zine]

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

 

[iFi audio]

  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:

 

[MLGrado]

  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!!!!

 

[EVOLVIST]

So, now that RMAF is over, isn't it about time that we see the final specs in the iDSD Pro and what it can do?

 

[Esprit]

After Brexit they need to think again to the price list... 

 

[occamsrazor]

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

 

[sandalaudio]

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.

 

[Esprit]

What is that hole(?) in the right?

 

[XSAMURAI]

  What is that hole(?) in the right?

IR Remote Control

 

[Esprit]

It seems to me different: iDSD vs. iCAN
 

 

[gr8soundz]

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
 

 

[Esprit]

Hey iFi Team!
I need the "phase button" on iDSD Pro...

 

 

 

[Esprit]

What is the difference between ‘this’ and ‘that’?