[iFi audio]

Woohoo! Pro idsd for meeeeeeee

Also, whatever happened to AMR’s new DAC?

That's in the works and going forward, but we're not rushing AMR. Our engineers have some very cool ideas and as much time as they want to make them happen. Thanks for asking though!

How about an update to the Pro iCan? @iFi audio.

Who knows, might happen one day

 

[dcguy73]

Consider it done.



Point taken!

On the visual side of things, is the current Pro range enclosure scheme still liked here ?

No, not if it limits what you can do internally.

I believe you've said before that certain things (like the Zen Stream's functionality) couldn't be implemented within the constraints of the current size of the enclosure.

It's nice that the current Pro series can fit on a desk easily, but I'd rather see more functionality and better internals, even if that means you have to rethink the chassis size and shape.

 

[ufospls2]

Maybe a bigger chassis with a built in PSU? Or an even bigger chassis and do an all in one pro iDSD+proiCAN Amp section?

Flat black anodised vs silver?

 

[iFi audio]

I believe you've said before that certain things (like the Zen Stream's functionality) couldn't be implemented within the constraints of the current size of the enclosure.

That's true, there's no space inside to throw in extra utilities.

It's nice that the current Pro series can fit on a desk easily, but I'd rather see more functionality and better internals, even if that means you have to rethink the chassis size and shape.

Let me ask whether you'd be okay with the same enclosure if it were any bigger?

Maybe a bigger chassis with a built in PSU?

External PSUs are cool in the sense that one can experiment with them

Flat black anodised vs silver?

The entire Pro range would look nice all black, wouldn't it ?

 

[chaz_flhr]

Wanted to ask you folks. If you could name just one feature not present in Pro iDSD you'd like to see in its successor (IF it ever happens), what would it

1st Fix the streaming at least to blue os level.

 

[dcguy73]

That's true, there's no space inside to throw in extra utilities.



Let me ask whether you'd be okay with the same enclosure if it were any bigger?



External PSUs are cool in the sense that one can experiment with them



The entire Pro range would look nice all black, wouldn't it ?

Well, if we’re going to revisit the enclosure —

1. The rubber stuff on the bottom is not sufficient for isolation/stacking of equipment. Any revamped Pro series enclosures should have real isolation feet, especially now that you’ve discontinued the iRack for them.

2. The Pro series get pretty warm/hot in their current configuration. The glass bubbles over the tubes look nice, but revised enclosures should have better airflow incorporated to allow the internal parts to breathe more. I’m not suggesting Noctua fans like Burson is using, but maybe (in addition to more strategic holes/openings in the case) providing more space inside the enclosure to allow the internal components to stay cooler. The goal should not be to cram everything into as small a space as possible.

3. “External PSUs are cool…” Of course you’re not going to cannibalize your burgeoning power supply market! External PSUs are what you’ve got going now, and that’s fine. If you aren’t going to incorporate an internal power supply inside the revised enclosures, at least think about bundling in the SupaNova with the iPower Elite (or as an upgrade option when purchasing the Pro series) and fine-tune those power components so they sound best when used with the Pro series (if you haven’t done so already). Maximize our investment in iFi’s products by improving synergy among your product lines.

4. Yes, color options, please. Black would be nice.

 

[iFi audio]

1st Fix the streaming at least to blue os level.

Point taken!

1. The rubber stuff on the bottom is not sufficient for isolation/stacking of equipment. Any revamped Pro series enclosures should have real isolation feet, especially now that you’ve discontinued the iRack for them.

Not many folks complained about these rubber bases, but I can understand that many would like to see regular footers.

The Pro series get pretty warm/hot in their current configuration. The glass bubbles over the tubes look nice, but revised enclosures should have better airflow incorporated to allow the internal parts to breathe more. I’m not suggesting Noctua fans like Burson is using, but maybe (in addition to more strategic holes/openings in the case) providing more space inside the enclosure to allow the internal components to stay cooler. The goal should not be to cram everything into as small a space as possible.

I hear you, but the entire Pro range was designed as still compact desktop machines meant to run hot (class A) yet stable. Their circuits are okay when it's hot inside

If you aren’t going to incorporate an internal power supply inside the revised enclosures, at least think about bundling in the SupaNova with the iPower Elite (or as an upgrade option when purchasing the Pro series) and fine-tune those power components so they sound best when used with the Pro series (if you haven’t done so already).

I don't think that this would work for people not into power cables and that consumer group is rather big. Besides, if one wants to improve a setup's performance a notch, our power cables can be added there later on.

4. Yes, color options, please. Black would be nice.

We'd probably make one color again as per usual, but it's good to know that folks here like black

Thanks for your input!

 

[2thfixr]

I have a iDSD Pro signature and iCAN Pro signature.... any benefit to using the iGalvanic and iUSB 3.0 on the USB input or can I just go direct?

 

[dcguy73]

I have a iDSD Pro signature and iCAN Pro signature.... any benefit to using the iGalvanic and iUSB 3.0 on the USB input or can I just go direct?

Dunno about benefits, but putting them in-between will change the sound signature.

 

[xenithon]

Shameless plug here...I've put up a wanted ad in the classifieds, in case anyone is considering selling their Pro iDSD 4.4mm

 

[2thfixr]

Not so shameless comment about the Pro iDSD. It's a fantastic unit, I just replaced my Chord TT2 and M Scaler with the Pro iDSD Signature and Pro iCAN Signature stack. Leaps and bounds better with any headphone I try. Being able to switch from SS to tube is a huge plus as well. Works as a Roon endpoint and MQA hardware unfolding is a bonus.

 

[JaquesGelee]

Not so shameless comment about the Pro iDSD. It's a fantastic unit, I just replaced my Chord TT2 and M Scaler with the Pro iDSD Signature and Pro iCAN Signature stack. Leaps and bounds better with any headphone I try. Being able to switch from SS to tube is a huge plus as well. Works as a Roon endpoint and MQA hardware unfolding is a bonus.

Just give me only your TT2 and i'll give you another stack.

 

[2thfixr]

TT2 and M Scaler just got picked up by FedEx 5 minutes ago

 

[hsimsh10]

Not so shameless comment about the Pro iDSD. It's a fantastic unit, I just replaced my Chord TT2 and M Scaler with the Pro iDSD Signature and Pro iCAN Signature stack. Leaps and bounds better with any headphone I try. Being able to switch from SS to tube is a huge plus as well. Works as a Roon endpoint and MQA hardware unfolding is a bonus.

How does it work as Roon endpoint.
As far as I know it not Roon ready

 

[TooFrank]

How does it work as Roon endpoint.
As far as I know it not Roon ready

Would be surprised if the signature is not Roon ready. The original iDSD Pro is and works just fine