[KritiKal]

Newbie style question (Technically a newbie to the forum though anyway).

I'm looking to spend about $1000 (give or take) on a new Amp+DAC. I'm currently using a Creative E5 with Earsonics S-EM6. I'll be holding on to the S-EM6's as I'm really happy with them (when equalized for a more flat response). I mostly listen to FLAC, but I would like moderate compatibility for the future.

With all that in mind, should I look towards this or the Theorem 720 (I like the portability and battery life of it)?

Taking in to consideration audio reproduction ability only, is this on par, etc.. with other Amp+DAC's around the $1000 or less mark (that are portable), or are there others I should consider?

Thanks in advance!

 

[rickyleelee]

 
Didn't notice any distortion on that setting before but the iFi rep here did say the Micro's dsd plug-in can be buggy (restarts didn't work). 

 
Dude, the dsd plugin is not in or any part of the micro. It is by the foobar community. Along with foobar, if you have issues, did you look in the foobar main forum?

 

[gr8soundz]

   
Dude, the dsd plugin is not in or any part of the micro. It is by the foobar community. Along with foobar, if you have issues, did you look in the foobar main forum?

 
I never claimed that iFi was responsible for the plugin.
 
I only meant that they were aware of some issues with the Micro using DoP in foobar.
 
Here's a link back to the iFi rep's post:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/728236/ifi-idsd-micro-dsd512-pcm768-dac-and-headphone-amp-impressions-reviews-and-comments/3270#post_11440277

 

[rickyleelee]

   
I never claimed that iFi was responsible for the plugin.
 
I only meant that they were aware of some issues with the Micro using DoP in foobar.
 
Here's a link back to the iFi rep's post:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/728236/ifi-idsd-micro-dsd512-pcm768-dac-and-headphone-amp-impressions-reviews-and-comments/3270#post_11440277

bud, i was just pointing out you said it " Micro's dsd plug-in" which to me, read it was inside the micro or is the responsibility of the micro. It isnt - that is all. Just correcting the computer audio facts. i was caught out by the led thing as i first thought it was the micro dsd's fault but later found out this wasnt the case. no harm no foul.

 

[Ovrki1]

Is the pro going to be the idsd but without a battery?

 

  No battery for certain. AC powered

I'm debating on either buying a micro iDSD now or waiting for the pro version to release.  If the micro pro will not have a battery for portabliity then I'm happy buying the standard now because I need a built-in battery.  On the other hand, I'd hate to buy a standard edition now only to find out after the sale that the pro edition will be equipped with a built-in battery.
 
You're certain it will not have an internal battery.  Do you have a source?

 

[john57]

   
I'm debating on either buying a micro iDSD now or waiting for the pro version to release.  If the micro pro will not have a battery for portabliity then I'm happy buying the standard now because I need a built-in battery.  On the other hand, I'd hate to buy a standard edition now only to find out after the sale that the pro edition will be equipped with a built-in battery.
 
You're certain it will not have an internal battery.  Do you have a source?

From what I heard so far the pro will not have a internal battery. It may have the option of a external battery but not certain of that. It is more of a desktop unit. IFI have not release the final specs on it. Here is a picture of  a early prototype.  Maybe IFI will chip in.
 

 

[ClieOS]

iDSD Pro is definitely a desktop only design without any battery inside.

 

[kugino]

been meaning to try my he-6 straight out of the iDSD using turbo mode. soooo...

well, it's passable, but not great. but I suppose most would expect that. the iDSD can get these things to a loud level, no doubt, and that is pretty impressive in its own right. but things get a bit mushy and you lose the tight bass slam that good amps provide. the iDSD is certainly capable of driving the he6 to loud levels, but it certainly wouldn't be a first choice. I don't see the he6 as a very portable headphone so I'm not sure when one would choose to use the iDSD as an amp for it, but I suppose in a pinch it can be done.

 

[iFi audio]

  iDSD Pro is definitely a desktop only design without any battery inside.

 
Hi,
 
Correct.
 
Size comparison:
 
nano = "cigarette" (totally portable)
 
micro = "cigarillo" (mainly portable/part desktop)
 
Pro = "shoebox" (totally desktop)
 
Cheers.

 

 

[MattTCG]

Is there a projected release date for the pro?

 

[iFi audio]

  Is there a projected release date for the pro?

 
Hi,
 
mid-May: Munich High-End Show
 
Final Pre-Production version will be on display there.
 
Thanks.

 

[Franatic]

   
Hi,
 
mid-May: Munich High-End Show
 
Final Pre-Production version will be on display there.
 
Thanks.

Does that mean there will be a production release before the end of May?

 

[iFi audio]

  Does that mean there will be a production release before the end of May?

 
Hi,
 
That is the plan - yes.
 
Correct!

 

[Jbgoth]

Has anyone received the "drawing too much power" message when connected to an iPhone? This started when I updated my iPhone 6+ to iOS 8.2.

I cannot use the iDSD with my phone anymore.

 

[jexby]

Is the iFi iDSD micro battery fully charged?
did you turn on the iDSD and wait for the flashing green light BEFORE hooking it up to iPhone 6?