[iFi audio]

Gryphon is worse than Xcan+decent dac?

It would depend on a DAC really, but as an all-in-one package xDSD Gryphon isn't easy to beat

@Sebastien Chiu
Can you answer the above, please?

Our xBass implementations are roughly in the same ballpark as far as bass quantity goes.

The xcan has a great Dac and an amazing amp section. The xdsd has a more elegant dac section but misses a bit of bite for my beloved sennheiser headphones 58x-6xx.

Our xCAN was designed to be primarily a powerful headphone amp with a nice DAC and wireless input, while xDSD was designed as a wireless DAC in the first place. The former will thus work better with headphones that need more power to get going, so what you wrote in your post is in line with how these two products were made, thanks!

 

[etroze86]

BT xcan is straight up low res.

Gryphon is worse than Xcan+decent dac?

The Gryphon is better for sure as a contained package. My xCAN is packed up somewhere right now otherwise I'd AB it for you.
I use my gryphon a lot when I'm doing chores around my house and mainly pairing it with my meze Liric. I didn't use my xCAN as much because I wasn't a fan of how the BT sounded.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

The Gryphon is better for sure as a contained package. My xCAN is packed up somewhere right now otherwise I'd AB it for you.
I use my gryphon a lot when I'm doing chores around my house and mainly pairing it with my meze Liric. I didn't use my xCAN as much because I wasn't a fan of how the BT sounded.

Thanks! Glad you love the xDSD Gryphon + Meze Liric pairing. It's a pretty great one I've been able to try myself!

 

[soven]

hi new to the hobby, but I was hoping can someone tell me how to use the Xcan as a AMP and lets say use my dragon fly Red/lotoo paw s1/Shangling ua5 as a DAC,? Like how should the wiring be and settings...

 

[Stevko]

Max vol on DF,and the 3.5mm cable between

 

[bartch]

Max vol on DF,and the 3.5mm cable between

I am curious how much better it sounds with your df and what the difference will be compared to the wireless bt-dac from the xcan itself

 

[iFi audio]

Max vol on DF,and the 3.5mm cable between

That's correct, though xCAN is a balanced device, so using its balanced input would be ideal to exploit its full potential, thanks!

 

[lukipela]

My 2 year old xcan has an issue with the 2,5mm output, it seems like the plug isn’t connecting properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need to send it in to get it fixed?

 

[Audazed]

My 2 year old xcan has an issue with the 2,5mm output, it seems like the plug isn’t connecting properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need to send it in to get it fixed?

You'll likely need to send it in. I tried fixing and reinforcing mine but it was pretty flimsy and needed precise soldering work. It worked for a while longer before breaking completely. I think something else got damaged in that process

 

[rafaelo]

My 2 year old xcan has an issue with the 2,5mm output, it seems like the plug isn’t connecting properly. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need to send it in to get it fixed?

I have the same issue. They advised me to send it in but during coronavirus I never bothered.

 

[Erikdebrabander]

On internet are pictures available of the print. There one can see the plug connections are not soldered too well.
I was considering to open it up and resolder direct after purshase as a precaution but didn't.
For me this turned out "well" because it proved the xCan isn't designed to cope the power my Sundara and the bluetooth/amp chip failed.
I got a refund and waited for a "2nd chance" Gryphon at this shop for a nice discount.

I like the sound of the xCan+Sandara when they are both new, but somehow I feel the base gain tends to be a tad to large and the midrange not as in front as I'd like.
I guess the Sundara has been broken in well because of this change in sound signature and now I could consider the XS as a proper cure if not I like IEM just slightly more.
Even on the Gryphon one can see the battery indicator will lose one bar when the volume is turned up loud on the Sundara. The xCan is less powerfull hence the blown chip.

 

[twiceboss]

It's been years and I still think xcan is the best portable source even i have been reviewing/testing a lot of dongles recently

 

[rafaelo]

Amazing device. I bought it after 1 hour of listening even having also the xdsd.

If someone is ok with Bluetooth this still is amazing and miles ahead from bluetooth devices like btr5,es100 etc.

I need to fix the balanced output though because I plan to use it as a separate amp sometime in the future. I made a mistake I did not send it for service back then but was coronavirus time and everything was cumbersome to be done.

 

[Audazed]

Amazing device. I bought it after 1 hour of listening even having also the xdsd.

If someone is ok with Bluetooth this still is amazing and miles ahead from bluetooth devices like btr5,es100 etc.

I need to fix the balanced output though because I plan to use it as a separate amp sometime in the future. I made a mistake I did not send it for service back then but was coronavirus time and everything was cumbersome to be done.

 

[Audazed]

It performs really well for sure! I just wish it were more durable from the balanced output especially since that's it's main claim to fame

Maybe a revision is in order?