[Shane D]

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!

Since you're here, can I ask you a question?
Is bass boost implemented the same across all iFi products or is it different on different models?

Thanks.

 

[BattousaiX26]

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!

Maybe it is the DAC when I demo it back in the day and I can't remember what DAC was paired with the pro ican but yeah that was my impression when I heard it.

Yup really like the signature and planning to get idsd signature, supanova and micro iusb to finish my source

 

[BattousaiX26]

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.

I am used to tube sound before going solid state so yeah

 

[TooFrank]

Question: I now own both the iDSD and the ICan. Thought about using a daisy chain from the idsd to the ican to spare (power) space on the floor. Do you see any challenges with this sound wise?

 

[AudioMoksha]

I was considering this (signature) for an upgrade. The lack of not being able to switch preamp mode off when listening to headphones is an issue. I have a desktop setup with my monitors always connected to the amp. How do people work around this, can't keep removing my monitor cables, both are powered seperate.

 

[BattousaiX26]

I was considering this (signature) for an upgrade. The lack of not being able to switch preamp mode off when listening to headphones is an issue. I have a desktop setup with my monitors always connected to the amp. How do people work around this, can't keep removing my monitor cables, both are powered seperate.

For me, I just turned the speaker into mute mode.

 

[Shane D]

Had to do some running around this morning. Got back a bit ago and turned on my iCAN/HE6se V2 combo. As I browse my collection, alphabetically (great way to check out stuff not played often), I bumped into REM today.
I have commented previously that mid gain is sufficient with these headphones and volume hovering around 11:00. Today it seemed just too quiet for me and I had to adjust the volume up to 1:00 and could have gone farther. I wondered if my ears were plugged and I was listening too loud. I pulled out my decible meter and sure enough 99+ % of the music was under 70Db's. And the peaks were like 70.3/70.4/70.5.
I decided to try high gain, but then I had to drop the volume below 10:00. Closer to 9:30. Now volume is peaking between 70.5 and 72db's. This feels more comfortable, but this is older music. Think mid-80's to early 2000's.

First major correction I had to do all week with this set-up. Don't know if it is me or the music or the hardware. Just wanted to make a note of this.
What I love about these threads is that you can use them like a journal. You can go back a year or two later and check what was going on with your gear back then.

Just an FYI, I have the 3D and bass maxed with these.

 

[Shane D]

Trivia test: If I use the pre-outs to power a small tube amp, can I then control the volume on the tube amp with the iFi?

Thanks!

 

[Nicolas Yance]

Trivia test: If I use the pre-outs to power a small tube amp, can I then control the volume on the tube amp with the iFi?

Thanks!

Yes you can.

 

[Shane D]

Yes you can.

How would you do it? Just plug in the XLR's and it is automatically in variable mode?

 

[Nicolas Yance]

How would you do it? Just plug in the XLR's and it is automatically in variable mode?

Yes, it's plug and play. You just need to set the volume knob on your other amp. I've done it a couple of times with my pro iCan to my WA5.

 

[iFi audio]

Yes, it's plug and play. You just need to set the volume knob on your other amp. I've done it a couple of times with my pro iCan to my WA5.

Yes, that's correct, our manual covers that subject (page 9, point 15): https://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Pro_iDSD_Manual.pdf

Is bass boost implemented the same across all iFi products or is it different on different models?

That question of yours somehow went undetected, so let me address it now. Our bass boost is based on the same concept (fully analog and discrete matrix), but adjusted to our specific products and their internal circuitry.

Question: I now own both the iDSD and the ICan. Thought about using a daisy chain from the idsd to the ican to spare (power) space on the floor. Do you see any challenges with this sound wise?

Do you mean several cables in-between both products?

 

[Shane D]

Yes, that's correct, our manual covers that subject (page 9, point 15): https://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Pro_iDSD_Manual.pdf

But, I was referring to the Pro iCAN. There is no switch for fixed/variable on the amp.

 

[TooFrank]

Yes, that's correct, our manual covers that subject (page 9, point 15): https://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Pro_iDSD_Manual.pdf



That question of yours somehow went undetected, so let me address it now. Our bass boost is based on the same concept (fully analog and discrete matrix), but adjusted to our specific products and their internal circuitry.



Do you mean several cables in-between both products?

I meant just connecting the power between the iDSD (originally power fed) and the ICAN (daisy from the iDSD)

 

[hamachan]

But, I was referring to the Pro iCAN. There is no switch for fixed/variable on the amp.

Pro iCAN does not have fixed output. When I use it as pre-amp to feed the output to the pre-main amp for speakers, I usually set the volume knob of pro iCAN maximum and the sound power level from the speakers is controlled by the pre-main amp. It is depending on your system, though.