[knorris908]

  I have noticed there is a delay between the audio from the computer and the micro -- this puts a noticeable lag of audio for movies which kinda sucks. Any fix? 

I've used my iDSD Micro with movies, Netflix, Amazon Instant video, Torrent Animes (VLC Player)  Never had a problem.  Worked perfectly with no noticeable lag.

 

[diamondears]

Not really.

A player without DAC and amp is just a digital transport and totally useless to the majority of user. That means the customer base will be severely limited and therefore it is by definition a niche product. As with any niche product, you need to have a very high markup in order to make money, since you will not make any money by volume.

Putting the above aside, if you are just looking for a pure player, FiiO X3 or iBasso DX50 both output S/PDIF. The new Sony A10 series has OTG USB function that can work with iDSD with the official Sony OTG adapter. However, the cheapest way is probably with a cheap Android smartphone that can do OTG USB, with USB Audio Player PRO installed..

Thanks for the reply, ClieOS.

Maybe iFi should think of making that. It would be great to have that and stack it with the micro iDSD.

Cheers.

 

[iFi audio]

  I have noticed there is a delay between the audio from the computer and the micro -- this puts a noticeable lag of audio for movies which kinda sucks. Any fix?

Hi,
 
Almost all video players have the ability to adjust the delay between video and audio streams.
 
Just locate it and adjust it.
 
You can also reduce the buffer numbers.
 
Hope this helps with your setup.

 

[maricius]

I borrowed my friend's RE400 to try with my micro iDSD. Synergy is pretty good. My only wishes would be for a larger overall soundstage (though pretty decent for an IEM) and more subbass extension (not enough XBass on) I'm unsure if this is considered "neutral bass." The midrange of the pairing is very natural sounding, clear but with the right amount of warmth.

 

[Sound Eq]

it seems according to this website the idsd does not drive audeze lcd2rev2
 
http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/audeze/lcd-2/with/ifi-audio/micro-idsd

 

[ClieOS]

  it seems according to this website the idsd does not drive audeze lcd2rev2
 
http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/audeze/lcd-2/with/ifi-audio/micro-idsd

 
If you look at the number on LCD2 with E12 (which is a little less power than iDSD micro actually), that website actually says E12 is adequate. So the question is, how does it reaches the conclusion that a lesser powerful portable amp can drive a particular can but not a more powerful amp? My answer is, you probably shouldn't put too much stock into that website.

 

[iFi audio]

 
 
If you look at the number on LCD2 with E12 (which is a little less power than iDSD micro actually), that website actually says E12 is adequate. So the question is, how does it reaches the conclusion that a lesser powerful portable amp can drive a particular can but not a more powerful amp? My answer is, you probably shouldn't put too much stock into that website.

Hi,
 
There are 3 different power modes. The calculations do not take into account of this.
 
The micro iDSD drives the LCD-2 to 120dB!
 
We demo with LCD-X and if it works for us and Alex Rosson, then we are happy campers.
 

 

 

[iFi audio]

double-posted.

 

[Sound Eq]

 

 

 

yeah i am sold and awaiting for a supplier to get it in stock

 

[Misterrogers]

iFi - if I can ask; will these units really be in stock soon? Seems a most sellers are in 'any day now' mode.

 

[warrior1975]

yeah i am sold and awaiting for a supplier to get it in stock

Good luck bro, I hope this ends your search finally. Definitely interested in your findings.

I'm thinking of getting this for my X3 and X1. Should be a nice upgrade in sound. Also wondering, if I used it for my AK240, I'd be better off using just the amp section? I love the sound of my 240, not looking to change the signature, just amp it a little. Anyone tell me how I could do that? I think just the HO of it? If I use the LO would I be bypassing both amp and DAC of the 240?

 

[senorx12562]

Good luck bro, I hope this ends your search finally. Definitely interested in your findings.

I'm thinking of getting this for my X3 and X1. Should be a nice upgrade in sound. Also wondering, if I used it for my AK240, I'd be better off using just the amp section? I love the sound of my 240, not looking to change the signature, just amp it a little. Anyone tell me how I could do that? I think just the HO of it? If I use the LO would I be bypassing both amp and DAC of the 240?

Just a male 3.5 mm to male 3.5mm from headphone out to 3.5 mm in on front plate of the micro will use just the amp section of the micro with the dac of the 240, if that's what you want.

 

[iFi audio]

  iFi - if I can ask; will these units really be in stock soon? Seems a most sellers are in 'any day now' mode.

Hi,
 
Sorry for the wait.
 
RMAF was a major boost for the micro iDSD.
 
Especially in the USA where things went a little nuts.
 
Our dealer/distributor network has ordered what they thought was plenty but it seems they under-estimated the spike in demand.
 
We are doing our best - we shall speak to our network and ask them to order more extra units to take into account the upswing.
 
Of course we do not know where each customer is in the waiting list but we hope you dont have to wait too long.

 

[diamondears]

Great great product, that's why. Seems like consumers believe in the micro iDSD bit more than the dealers...

 

[john57]

  Just a male 3.5 mm to male 3.5mm from headphone out to 3.5 mm in on front plate of the micro will use just the amp section of the micro with the dac of the 240, if that's what you want.

I have done this when I brought my micro to the RMAF show and it worked quite well.