The Pro iDSD is along the lines of neutral to warm (more the latter than the former) in my opinion. Even more so in tube mode! I think it would fit your bill.
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The Pro iDSD is along the lines of neutral to warm (more the latter than the former) in my opinion. Even more so in tube mode! I think it would fit your bill.
How’s the soundstage and micro detail? Is it easy to swap the tube? RCT would definitely make for a good soundstage swap.
The tubes are definetly swappable but that would void your warranty. People have done it, but there's a process to it. It's one of those things that once you get down, you get down.
Stage-wise, I think it's excellent. Not the biggest but not small either. More focused on depth than width.
Micro detail is everything to the Pro iDSD. Its primary goal is clarity above all else.
JaquesGelee
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Swap the tubes isn't that difficult. tube rolling is definetly not worth it here. But this is another time only my modest opinion.
If you have the possibility to test several devices, i would recommend it before burning your money!
Also imo the Amp is more important than the DAC. If it should be ifi, the Pro iCAN is the way to go. So you are more flexible with the DAC.
Just have a sober focus to the features of the Pro iDSD. Especially, if there is still the "amazing WiiM Player" after nearly a half decade...
Don't get me wrong, Thorsten Loesch is a genius. But yeah...all in all...decisions where made.
You shouldn't have problems at the end with a flagship device for a flagship price. That's it.
Cheers and enjoy music
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I remember really enjoying the darker pairing of the HDV820 with my HEKs but the dynamics weren’t that great. My only reservation against the IDSD is the reputation of it being super neutral.Swap the tubes isn't that difficult. tube rolling is definetly not worth it here. But this is another time only my modest opinion.
If you have the possibility to test several devices, i would recommend it before burning your money!
Also imo the Amp is more important than the DAC. If it should be ifi, the Pro iCAN is the way to go. So you are more flexible with the DAC.
Just have a sober focus to the features of the Pro iDSD. Especially, if there is still the "amazing WiiM Player" after nearly a half decade...
Don't get me wrong, Thorsten Loesch is a genius. But yeah...all in all...decisions where made.
You shouldn't have problems at the end with a flagship device for a flagship price. That's it.
Cheers and enjoy music
Hello community
I consider to upgrade my IFI PRO IDSD with the new IFI IPOWER ELITE.
CAN I DO IT?
I see that output DC of the IPOWER elite is 15V/3.5A while input DC of the PRO IDSD is 15V/4A…
I also see that output plug of the Ipower is 5.5x2.5mm while input of PRO IDSD is 5.5x2.1mm.
Please advise
I consider to upgrade my IFI PRO IDSD with the new IFI IPOWER ELITE.
CAN I DO IT?
I see that output DC of the IPOWER elite is 15V/3.5A while input DC of the PRO IDSD is 15V/4A…
I also see that output plug of the Ipower is 5.5x2.5mm while input of PRO IDSD is 5.5x2.1mm.
Please advise
JaquesGelee
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You could surely use it with Pro iDSD.
The new Signature came with this Power Supply.
But what about the change in size of the DC output plug? Does the Ipower Elite have in the box 2 output plugs (5.5x2.5 and 5.5x2.1)?
@iFi audio , could you answer it?
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Probably a really dumb question, but how do I enable WPS on my iDSD Pro?
Is seems that the WPS is on the same dial as the filter, when I hold it down it just selects the DSD mode, I cant see how to engage WPS?
Is seems that the WPS is on the same dial as the filter, when I hold it down it just selects the DSD mode, I cant see how to engage WPS?
You can use the Elite - it comes with the correct size plug. I'm using one without any problems.
To use the WiiM app just connect the aerial and start the app on your phone. It should see the Pro iDSD. Waste of time though, if you ask me! It really isn't what we would expect a streamer to be in 2021.
JaquesGelee
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You have to push the little knob right from the big source select knob to enable WPS.
Just got my IDSD in and man it’s a step away from the Burr Brown chip. Not too much to my liking though. It’s very clear and has good soundstage but I think it borders on bright. It’s got a ton of power which is nice. I don’t really like how the volume resets when you shut the DAC off I could see that breaking. I guess I’m used to darker/warmer DACs like R2Rs, Bifrost/Gumby etc. Still debating on whether I should keep it or go for the HDV820. I’ll give it more time.
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Well my IDSD Pro is up for sale (see siggy) as I have ended up with this and the Hugo 2, given that I really have a lot of difficulty in distinguishing the sound between them I have decided to put both up for sale and keep whichever I am left with. Both sound pretty amazing with the D8000 Pros it has to be said. If I end up keeping the IDSD, perhaps I will look at picking up an ICAN down the line for it.
deanorthk
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I'm kinda hesitating better the idsd pro and signature to use it with my TH900 MK2 alongside Roon.
The fact that this dac/amp can be a bit warm sound like a match with the TH900.
The fact that this dac/amp can be a bit warm sound like a match with the TH900.
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