[Maxpain]

I have read it somewhere I am not sure if it was ifi that recomended it. Either way I am asking it because I am not sure...thank you for your help, it was a pain to allways turn off the micro to change to filter hehe 

 

[ptolemy2k6]

Hi guys
 
I was wondering if someone had a recommendation for a USB cable (besides one it comes with)? Something in the 3ft rnage. Ill be using micro idsd in a desktop/laptop environment + headphones. Thank you

 

[iFi audio]

   
Never recall iFi ever made such recommendation and I switch filter without powering down all the time.

 
Hi,
 
Correct and correct.
 
If there was any issue, we would have stated it in the instruction card.
 
So do refer to that as it isnt trying to be cover every base, just the most important ones.
 
Thanks.

 

[iFi audio]

  Hi guys
 
I was wondering if someone had a recommendation for a USB cable (besides one it comes with)? Something in the 3ft rnage. Ill be using micro idsd in a desktop/laptop environment + headphones. Thank you

 
Hi,
 
Passive USB cable, we dont recommend over 2m.
 
For 3m, it is a safer bet to use an active or powered USB cable. eg micro iUSB3.0 in between. There are other options so ours is not the only one.
 
Thanks

 

[ptolemy2k6]

   
Hi,
 
Passive USB cable, we dont recommend over 2m.
 
For 3m, it is a safer bet to use an active or powered USB cable. eg micro iUSB3.0 in between. There are other options so ours is not the only one.
 
Thanks

thank you
 
I was only looking for 3ft cable. My main question was if normal gold plated usb cable is enough (or one that comes with micro idsd) or do I need to look for something specific.

 

[technobear]

 

Hi,

Passive USB cable, we dont recommend over 2m.

For 3m, it is a safer bet to use an active or powered USB cable. eg micro iUSB3.0 in between. There are other options so ours is not the only one.

Thanks

thank you

I was only looking for 3ft cable. My main question was if normal gold plated usb cable is enough (or one that comes with micro idsd) or do I need to look for something specific.

I've had good results with Kimber USB. I have three of them in 0.5m, 1.0m and 5.0m. (I have had no issues using the 5m cable with my previous Audiolab 8200CDQ or with the micro iDSD).

However, people on Head-Fi have lately been recommending Supra USB which is quite a bit cheaper than Kimber so maybe give that a go.

http://www.futureshop.co.uk/usb-dac-cables-supra-usb-cables-c-406_622.html?osCsid=f1kt7g2j497pqt2m5r02ac8ck3

 

[coolmingli]

I just bought a Micro iDSD from the forum, I installed the driver and updated the firmware 5.0b, I connected it to my Windows 10 PC with stock cable, and change the playback device to IFI, reboot the computer and turn off the IFI than turn back on, however I got no sound from the headphone output, totally silent, the toslink digital port works fine, I connect the Micro to my Andriod phone with OTG adapter, also no sound, is my unit defective?

 

[Jodlar]

Everytime I turn on or turn off my iDSD, I hear a loud boom for a second in my speakers (Audioengine A5 + SVS PB-1000 sub).
Why is that so and how can I fix that?

 

[HotIce]

I am afraid you can't. Some amps (E12 and C5, just to name two) have a micro relay on the output, to delay HP wiring after amp circuit stabilized.
Other achieve the same with proper bootstrap circuitry.
I hear the 'bump' as well, in my HPs, but it's nothing I care much, at the level it is.

 

[ClieOS]

  I just bought a Micro iDSD from the forum, I installed the driver and updated the firmware 5.0b, I connected it to my Windows 10 PC with stock cable, and change the playback device to IFI, reboot the computer and turn off the IFI than turn back on, however I got no sound from the headphone output, totally silent, the toslink digital port works fine, I connect the Micro to my Andriod phone with OTG adapter, also no sound, is my unit defective?

 
Just in case, be sure you are not plugging into the SmartPower port. Your Andorid might not work with micro iDSD out of the box, so I won't rule it out just yet. Download the free version of USB Audio Player Pro and try again. Might also want to try the micro iDSD on another PC as well.
 

  Everytime I turn on or turn off my iDSD, I hear a loud boom for a second in my speakers (Audioengine A5 + SVS PB-1000 sub).
Why is that so and how can I fix that?

When an amp powers up, it takes a few micro seconds to stabilize. What you are hearing is the small DC offset caused by the instability. There is no real fix, but a good practice is to power the iDSD first before you power up your speaker.

 

[mannkind246]

Hi there,

I notice you use Burson Conductor. I wonder have you tried using iDSD as DAC for Conductor and what is your opinion. I'm using Soloist and deciding iDSD to replace my ODAC. I also waiting for the review of iDAC2 before making further decision.

Thanks in advance. Cheers

What is the sound signature different between idsd micro vs ODAC?

 

[kurb1980]

Having owned the ODAC few 3-4 years ago I remember the sound being really cold, not forgiving, and shrill at times.  The ODAC is not even in the same league as the Micro its leaps and bounds better in SQ, clarity, timbre, airiness, and soundstage.   The Micro is kind of a swiss army knife of DAC's it can be used as NOS or DSD all depending on what you prefer.  I like to use the Micro in DSD to output DSD256 which is the 'sweet' spot of this DAC and achieves the best spec's in this mode.

 

[goodyfresh]

  Having owned the ODAC few 3-4 years ago I remember the sound being really cold, not forgiving, and shrill at times.  The ODAC is not even in the same league as the Micro its leaps and bounds better in SQ, clarity, timbre, airiness, and soundstage.   The Micro is kind of a swiss army knife of DAC's it can be used as NOS or DSD all depending on what you prefer.  I like to use the Micro in DSD to output DSD256 which is the 'sweet' spot of this DAC and achieves the best spec's in this mode.

Good to know!  I was considering whether to save some money by just getting the ODAC+O2 combo rather than the iDSD Micro, since I don't really need all the many features of the latter.  But if the sound would really be that much of a step-up, then screw it I want the iDSD, haha

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

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[Hawaiibadboy]

  I agree only one small cable is needed to full happiness

 

 
 
I recommend a 90° angled USB OTG cable, which takes not so much space in depth as a straight USB OTG cable.
 
 
btw. FiiO rubberbands are the best for that Samsung devices.

 
 
I wanna connect a ifi Audio nano to a Note 4..which cable??