[TooFrank]

Man, you are really into Grado!


Now that I am finished buying for a while (he said with no sense of authority at all), the line-up currently sits at (there is overlap):

The iFi is AMAZING with the HiFiman HE6se V2's, T60 Argon's and LSA HP-2's.

The Grado's, of course, like the bass boost of the iFi, as do the LSA HP-2's, but they both sound so sweet out of the Violectric V220. As do the CFA Cascades and Beyer T5's.

My LP is a near perfect match with my Focal Elex's and the HD660's.

1) My LP is probably my least valuable amp.

2) The Violectric has a such a full, warm sound. It is like hanging out with your cat or dog on your lap.

The Pro iCAN is irreplaceable at this point. The only downside is the wobbly 1/4" output in the front. While I do use the HAC system, my Grado's are hardwired and I hate the wobbly connection, but maybe that is just my machine.

Thanks As we have mentioned before, I am more onto HPs, whereas you try out the amps FWIW on my ICan the 6.3 mm output doesn't appear wobbly. There are 2 of them and both seem good (to me)

 

[Shane D]

Thanks As we have mentioned before, I am more onto HPs, whereas you try out the amps FWIW on my ICan the 6.3 mm output doesn't appear wobbly. There are 2 of them and both seem good (to me)

Oh, I am done with amps and DAC's. I use the output on the right and the 1/4" does not click in place. Does yours?
Mine fits in snuggly, but if you brush your hand against the cable changing volume, it will wobble.

 

[iFi audio]

Not quite familiar with that power bar improvement you are talking about. Can you reffer me there?

From you photo I gather that all your setup's components connect to a white regular power strip that most likely is bottlenecking its performance. Considering how critical power is in general in audio, please feel free to look at power bars/conditioners designed specifically for it. We even have our own (with in-built AC iPurifier) here: https://ifi-audio.com/products/powerstation/

Such products are universal one-time expenses that can make a significant difference especially for digital devices. Non-Signature Pro iDSD and Pro iCAN also perform a level higher if powered by iPower Elite instead of their stock PSUs.

 

[TooFrank]

Oh, I am done with amps and DAC's. I use the output on the right and the 1/4" does not click in place. Does yours?
Mine fits in snuggly, but if you brush your hand against the cable changing volume, it will wobble.

I think mine is clicking in place, although there is a bit "looseness" when pulling a bit back. But to me it seems to work fine. How about the left 6.3 is that the same? I read somewhere, that if you're only using one HP, you should use the right. Haven't tested systematically, but I left and 6.3 to 3.5 mm adaptor in the right and then use the left. Right now I have plugged in several HPs to compare - I am happy

 

[Shane D]

I think mine is clicking in place, although there is a bit "looseness" when pulling a bit back. But to me it seems to work fine. How about the left 6.3 is that the same? I read somewhere, that if you're only using one HP, you should use the right. Haven't tested systematically, but I left and 6.3 to 3.5 mm adaptor in the right and then use the left. Right now I have plugged in several HPs to compare - I am happy

My left is the same as the right. Not a huge thing and only affects fixed wire units. And for me that is just the Grado's.

I switched up to the Grado's today via the Violectric. Tomorrow I will go back and forth with the iFi and compare. As I remember, they do love the bass boost. To be fair, I will run the Vio through the Loki and then compare apples to apples.

 

[SlothRock]

Anyone using this amp with ZMF Verite Closed and loving it or is it not a great fit there?

 

[Louisiana]

Anyone using this amp with ZMF Verite Closed and loving it or is it not a great fit there?

Yes!
For me, this is my personal Audio Nivana

 

[robo24]

Anyone using this amp with ZMF Verite Closed and loving it or is it not a great fit there?

I loved it when I still had the iCAN. Definitely swap the tube with the WE 396A. I mostly used tube modes but even the SS mode is excellent with all the ZMFs. I moved on (and spent way more) but I think it's an amazing all in one solution.

 

[BattousaiX26]

Anyone has Pro iCan Signature? I am wondering if the gold emblem at the middle is detachable or magnetic? Ifi seems to forgot including one in my unit.

 

[talmadge]

It has an adhesive back. Contact ifi or your dealer and they will send you one.

 

[BattousaiX26]

It has an adhesive back. Contact ifi or your dealer and they will send you one.

Thanks, already contacted my dealer and he said that he will ask ifi for one.

 

[ToddRaymond]

Are you enjoying the Signature, @BattousaiX26?

 

[BattousaiX26]

Are you enjoying the Signature, @BattousaiX26?

So far yes. I am still in the process of brain adjustment or signature burn in but I am liking what I am hearing so far. I was suppose to buy the original pro ican but end up getting the burson soloist 3x because of the sterile sound in the original pro ican. Then I sold the burson soloist to get the signature. The signature does not have that treble edginess which is very good for a treble sensitive person like me.

 

[iFi audio]

So far yes. I am still in the process of brain adjustment or signature burn in but I am liking what I am hearing so far. I was suppose to buy the original pro ican but end up getting the burson soloist 3x because of the sterile sound in the original pro ican. Then I sold the burson soloist to get the signature. The signature does not have that treble edginess which is very good for a treble sensitive person like me.

That's probably the first time I'm reading about Pro iCAN's sterille sound and since its launch we got a ton of feedbcak that it's anything but
It's also great to read that you like Pro iCAN Signature, enjoy!

 

[robo24]

That's probably the first time I'm reading about Pro iCAN's sterille sound and since its launch we got a ton of feedbcak that it's anything but
It's also great to read that you like Pro iCAN Signature, enjoy!

For me it was the opposite of sterile. Sterile was my THX 789. The iCan was warmer, much more full, deeper bass, but we all hear things differently.