[ImperialBlade]

Has anyone used an iMac or phone (Android of iOS) as a source to stream music to the iDSD Mirco? I am talking about music streaming services like Pandora, Amazon, Google, or Tidal?

 

[MunDa]

I am pretty sure the iFi IDSD Micro come with what you will need, meaning a included 3.5mm to 3.5mm standard jack for connection to mobile device. That you *may* want to upgrade in time but it should get you going.

Thx. Do I connect the devices via otg cable or through 3.5mm to 3.5mm?? Why do u say I may want to upgrade in time?

 

[EVOLVIST]

   
Two things. 1) I would say fair enough but neither is the Burr-Brown chipset used in other high-end DACs. So it has a less than desirable chipset too. 2) At the end of the day, it is a swiss army knife (portable/desktop) and saying it isnt a chainsaw (pure desktop that is up to full dedicated tube amps) is somewhat at odds with its remit (and price/performance). For me, when I get home, I put it in the big rig and then disconnect when I go out. To ask it do Class A or A/B switching and so on is just beyond the bounds of reality. Happy to stand (or sit) corrected.
 

 
But it's not just the chipset. It's how they are implemented is another driving factor. To say a chipset is "less than desirable,"  sounds like (but I could be wrong) that you haven't tried a plethora of DACs. Price often has nothing to do with it, because the chips are purchased for pennies on the dollar. I have a little Aune T1 Tube DAC that uses the same PCM1793 chips as the Burson high-end models. My $189 unit goes toe to toe with the Burson models. Sabres, to my ears sound too slick, almost like they take a digital signal, flip it to analog, then turn it back to digital.
 
In fact, I just returned a $1500 DAC, equipped with 2x PCM 1972 chips that sounded like so much ass, I wouldn't even listen to it on the crapper.
 
So, where do you go right and where do you go wrong? With you ears.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Thx. Do I connect the devices via otg cable or through 3.5mm to 3.5mm?? Why do u say I may want to upgrade in time?

Hello MunDa,
 
You would use the 3.5mm to 3.5mm if you want to connect your Note to the Micro.
As far as upgrading, that is an option that could improve sound. Like using an Oxygen Free Cable made of silver. In many cases this improves the sound quality in music. 
 
Regards,
 
Eric

 

[senorx12562]

Hello MunDa,

You would use the 3.5mm to 3.5mm if you want to connect your Note to the Micro.
As far as upgrading, that is an option that could improve sound. Like using an Oxygen Free Cable made of silver. In many cases this improves the sound quality in music. 

Regards,

Eric

If you connect this way you will bypass the DAC in the micro.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Thanks Senorx12562 for pointing this out. Then what is the correct way for connect to the Micro with a phone?

 

[senorx12562]

USB otg cable,which requires support of that function, and also player software like USB audio pro (I think).

 

[ImperialBlade]

Thanks Senorx12562 for the info!
 
MunDa, you first assumption was the correct one!

 

[technobear]

I am pretty sure the iFi IDSD Micro come with what you will need, meaning a included 3.5mm to 3.5mm standard jack for connection to mobile device. That you *may* want to upgrade in time but it should get you going.

Thx. Do I connect the devices via otg cable or through 3.5mm to 3.5mm?? Why do u say I may want to upgrade in time?

A list of standard USB DAC reportedly interworking with the Android-powered smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note3:
stock Samsung Galaxy Note3 > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable (ID pin grounded) >> USB DAC >> amp >> headphones
http://goo.gl/7Bvkhz

from here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/6060#post_11190932

You will need a USB OTG cable with a USB A Female termination to insert into the iDSD.

 

[senorx12562]

A list of standard USB DAC reportedly interworking with the Android-powered smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note3:
stock Samsung Galaxy Note3 > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable (ID pin grounded) >> USB DAC >> amp >> headphones
http://goo.gl/7Bvkhz

from here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/6060#post_11190932

You will need a USB OTG cable with a USB A Female termination to insert into the iDSD.

How does one insert a female termination?

 

[citraian]

How does one insert a female termination?

Gently. With tender loving care

 

[technobear]

A list of standard USB DAC reportedly interworking with the Android-powered smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note3:

stock Samsung Galaxy Note3 > digital USB audio out >> USB OTG cable (ID pin grounded) >> USB DAC >> amp >> headphones
http://goo.gl/7Bvkhz


from here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/6060#post_11190932


You will need a USB OTG cable with a USB A Female termination to insert into the iDSD.

How does one insert a female termination?

The micro iDSD has a recessed USB A Male plug. This was chosen to match the Apple CCK/Lightning cable.

micro USB OTG to USB A Female cables are readily available.

Make sure the cable is 'OTG'. Regular types won't work.

 

[mogulmaster]

my LCD2s like the turbo mode. To me I swear it sounds even more lively. Problem is the volume is too loud (below 8:30 o'clock I get channel imbalance)

 

[senorx12562]

The micro iDSD has a recessed USB A Male plug. This was chosen to match the Apple CCK/Lightning cable.

micro USB OTG to USB A Female cables are readily available.


Make sure the cable is 'OTG'. Regular types won't work.

Dude, it was a joke.

 

[ImperialBlade]

The micro iDSD has a recessed USB A Male plug. This was chosen to match the Apple CCK/Lightning cable.

micro USB OTG to USB A Female cables are readily available.

Make sure the cable is 'OTG'. Regular types won't work.

Will this cable work?....
http://www.amazon.com/LIFETIME-WARRANTY-Electronics-Micro-Cable/dp/B005GGBYJ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1421466576&sr=1-1&keywords=USB+OTG+cable+with+a+USB+A+Female