[senorx12562]

  Subbed and a few questions:
 
*is there a performance difference between battery and usb powered modes?
 
*what are the best settings for Jriver when playing dsd files? 
 
*what is the typical play time for a fully charged battery when using the micro portably on econ mode/normal? 
 
I am so impressed with this device. It took several days of play time before it sounded "right" to me. It's now warm, musical and resolving with all my hp's. I love the effect of xbass...maybe the best implemented bass boost that I've come across. I'm trying hard to find flaws with the mighty micro.

In eco mode I've run it for 12 hours straight on a full charge.

 

[DougD]

  Subbed and a few questions:
 
*is there a performance difference between battery and usb powered modes?
 
*what are the best settings for Jriver when playing dsd files? 
 
*what is the typical play time for a fully charged battery when using the micro portably on econ mode/normal? 
 
I am so impressed with this device. It took several days of play time before it sounded "right" to me. It's now warm, musical and resolving with all my hp's. I love the effect of xbass...maybe the best implemented bass boost that I've come across. I'm trying hard to find flaws with the mighty micro.

 
Amen to being impressed. I got an iFi Micro iDSD about three weeks ago, it's been on essentially 24x7 ever since. (And a HiFiMan HE-400i at the same time, then a Senn HD-650 yesterday. I'm having fun.)
 
On my set-up, I had some stuttering at JRiver's std 100 millisecs of buffering, so I bumped that to 500, which has cured that problem.
 
I do not have many DSD/dsf files. But the demos available from the Oppo website are spectacular sounding.
 
Highest SQ I've ever had in my house ever, for sure. I haven't tried it as a portable device yet. I'm looking forward to getting more parts of the iFi stack.

 

[iFi audio]

   
I do not have many DSD/dsf files. But the demos available from the Oppo website are spectacular sounding.  

 
Hi,
 
Some Native DSD free downloads if you search through the New Blog archives.
 
http://ifi-audio.com/category/audio_blog/
 
David Elias
http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/public-release-2-x-david-elias-dsd-tracks/
 
and for iCLUB members only - the whole album
http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/iclub-the-1st-of-many-exclusives-the-david-elias-ifi-dsd-album/
 
and
 
http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/marvellous-pianist-josei-sans-quad-dsd256-recording-major-download-alert/
 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler ALERT!

and SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!
- more DSD music coming soon here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/753978/ifi-audio-retro-stereo-50-discussion-thread
 

 
There are also of course others on the internet.
 
Enjoy!

 

[MattTCG]

Why is there considerably less volume when using battery power with the micro?

 

[Dithyrambes]

  Why is there considerably less volume when using battery power with the micro?

That was my thought at first, but I think the sound is more transparent than using dirty power from the USB, and the bass def reaches and hits deeper.

 

[kawaivpc1]

Sony PHA-3 vs iDSD Micro?? Which one sounds better???

 

[maricius]

  Why is there considerably less volume when using battery power with the micro?

 

  That was my thought at first, but I think the sound is more transparent than using dirty power from the USB, and the bass def reaches and hits deeper.

And here I am assuming I was pumping it louder not because of the volume difference but out of compensation for a noisy outdoor background

 

[kawaivpc1]

If this is a "micro" version of iDSD, are you guys working on a full-sized desktop iDSD DAC?

 

[ClieOS]

If this is a "micro" version of iDSD, are you guys working on a full-sized desktop iDSD DAC?

 
You missed this: http://www.head-fi.org/t/702376/ifi-audio-mini-desktop-line-discussion-thread

 

[kawaivpc1]

You missed this: http://www.head-fi.org/t/702376/ifi-audio-mini-desktop-line-discussion-thread

How much is iDSD Pro?
Any idea on PHA-3 vs iDSD Micro?

 

[Hubert481]

Any idea on PHA-3 vs iDSD Micro?

160 mW vs 4000 mW
http://www.head-fi.org/t/733162/sony-pha-3-balanced-portable-dac-amp/270#post_11097061

 

[essentiale]

   

And here I am assuming I was pumping it louder not because of the volume difference but out of compensation for a noisy outdoor background

 
Nope, the levels from using battery is definitely lower than when its connected via USB. Via USB i can playback at Normal mode without issues, but i'll have to switch to Turbo mode when i hook it up to my DAP which in this case is my DAP.

 

[kawaivpc1]

160 mW vs 4000 mW
http://www.head-fi.org/t/733162/sony-pha-3-balanced-portable-dac-amp/270#post_11097061

I know iDSD has more power, but there are so many positive reviews on PHA-3's sound quality. Many people have said they won't like to listen anything else than PHA-3. PHA-3 comes with two internal clocks too.
Can anyone comment on sound quality comparison between PHA-3 and iDSD Micro???

If you're using the same headphone and high res files on desktop setting, which unit sounds better?

 

[ClieOS]

How much is iDSD Pro?
Any idea on PHA-3 vs iDSD Micro?

 
Around $1500.
 
I briefly listened to PHA-3 on an audio show last year against iDSD micro. Can't really give you any fine detail but my general impression is that iDSD micro will be my pick between the two as far as SQ goes. PHA-3 is fine by its own, just doesn't carry any wow factor when sitting next to iDSD micro.

 

[kawaivpc1]

Around $1500.

I briefly listened to PHA-3 on an audio show last year against iDSD micro. Can't really give you any fine detail but my general impression is that iDSD micro will be my pick between the two as far as SQ goes. PHA-3 is fine by its own, just doesn't carry any wow factor when sitting next to iDSD micro.

Did you check PHA-3's balanced out? Many people have said PHA-3's balanced out is the best ever made.
I'm not sure how it sounds compared to iDSD. PHA-3 seems to be more portable than iDSD too.