[mbusby]

   
Thanks very much.  So with I-20, can I bypass the Ipod DAC and the I-20 DAC and use the Micro's DAC?
 
Whereas something like this would not bypass the iPod DAC? http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-20-Inch-Line-Cable-iPhone/dp/B005DK08X6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

 
Correct.

 

[rickyleelee]

Reminds me the local distributor told me some they ask ifi questions when they have a major head ache problem on other brands they have. as not all companies answer questions well like them. dont know if true maybe bs

 

[alife]

I recently purchased a used micro iDSD and have two questions to which I haven't been able to find answers online:
 
1. Is there a way to check the unit's firmware version using a Windows PC?  (The support page tells one how to do it for a Mac, which I don't have.  I have tried looking through Control Panel entries, but with no luck.)
 
2.  Any opinions on SQ using coax in (not optical, but digital audio) vs. USB?
 
Thanks much.

 

[spdtdl]

Run this:
 
C:\Program Files\iFi\USB_HD_Audio_Driver\iFiHDUSBAudio_dfuapp.exe

 

[technobear]

I recently purchased a used micro iDSD and have two questions to which I haven't been able to find answers online:

[COLOR=888888]1. Is there a way to check the unit's firmware version using a Windows PC?  (The support page tells one how to do it for a Mac, which I don't have.  I have tried looking through Control Panel entries, but with no luck.)
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2.  Any opinions on SQ using coax in vs. USB?

Thanks much.

If you can use USB then use USB.

Optical is fine for the TV though.

 

[alife]

Thanks for the quick and helpful responses!
 
I see my unit has firmware version 4.04 (the serial number of the unit is in red ink, which, from what I understand, implies it's one of the early units).
 
Would it make sense to upgrade to the latest firmware?  I'm not experiencing any issues, but was wondering if there are any general benefits.
 
Thanks again.

 

[dharma]

  Thanks for the quick and helpful responses!
 
I see my unit has firmware version 4.04 (the serial number of the unit is in red ink, which, from what I understand, implies it's one of the early units).
 
Would it make sense to upgrade to the latest firmware?  I'm not experiencing any issues, but was wondering if there are any general benefits.
 
Thanks again.

Absolutely! Read iFi webpages about new firmware v5 three versions

 

[EVOLVIST]

Reminds me the local distributor told me some they ask ifi questions when they have a major head ache problem on other brands they have. as not all companies answer questions well like them. dont know if true maybe bs

I've heard something similar from a reputable source.

I think there's more that goes on behind the magic curtain than we know. In other words, the companies that truly innovate are extremely few - maybe even a handful - while the copycats are much greater than we think. R&D for some companies means simply Repeat & Deceive.

iFi happens to be the real deal.

 

[dharma]

I've heard something similar from a reputable source.

I think there's more that goes on behind the magic curtain than we know. In other words, the companies that truly innovate are extremely few - maybe even a handful - while the copycats are much greater than we think. R&D for some companies means simply Repeat & Deceive.

iFi happens to be the real deal.

 
Maybe, that's the reason why there is quite good 'their own' Made In China stuff last few years (not speaking here about making just for important international audiophile companies)

 

[PabloSRT8]

Good morning! I'm finally getting a Micro iDSD and I have two question, does it matter if my DAP is an X1 or Sony A17 since I'm not using their amps/dacs or does it still make a difference if I get an X3, X3ii or X5ii?
Which RCA cables do you recomend to go to my tube amp that won't break the bank?
My iPhone 6s Plus makes an interference sound every 5 minutes, sound like when you about to get a call, like data is being sent or received. (When hooked up to little dot, the sound is multiplied by 10!)
Thank you!!!

 

[dharma]

Good morning! I'm finally getting a Micro iDSD and I have two question, does it matter if my DAP is an X1 or Sony A17 since I'm not using their amps/dacs or does it still make a difference if I get an X3, X3ii or X5ii?
Which RCA cables do you recomend to go to my tube amp that won't break the bank?
My iPhone 6s Plus makes an interference sound every 5 minutes, sound like when you about to get a call, like data is being sent or received. (When hooked up to little dot, the sound is multiplied by 10!)
Thank you!!!

 
There already was information about using different DAP's with iDSD, you can read all pages 'backwards' (for about 25 pages or so)
Discussion about 'cables' (including RCA) is never ending story... 'middle way' is to go with any well built (strong, thick and with 'golden' plugs).
Hope that someone can comment about your iPhone

 

[technobear]

Good morning! I'm finally getting a Micro iDSD and I have two question, does it matter if my DAP is an X1 or Sony A17 since I'm not using their amps/dacs or does it still make a difference if I get an X3, X3ii or X5ii?

I would choose the Sony as it can do USB OTG (using the reassuringly expensive Sony proprietary OTG cable).

The X1 doesn't have a digital output.

The X3, X3ii and X5ii all only have coaxial S/P-DIF.

What is your definition of "won't break the bank"?

The cables that ship with the iDSD are decent.

 

[dharma]

I would choose the Sony as it can do USB OTG (using the reassuringly expensive Sony proprietary OTG cable).

[...]

 
one non-proprietary 'universal' here, or other similar are OK?

 

[ClieOS]

   
one non-proprietary 'universal' here, or other similar are OK?

 
No, only the official Sony WMC-NWH10 will do.

 

[kuekwee]

Good morning! I'm finally getting a Micro iDSD and I have two question, does it matter if my DAP is an X1 or Sony A17 since I'm not using their amps/dacs or does it still make a difference if I get an X3, X3ii or X5ii?
Which RCA cables do you recomend to go to my tube amp that won't break the bank?
My iPhone 6s Plus makes an interference sound every 5 minutes, sound like when you about to get a call, like data is being sent or received. (When hooked up to little dot, the sound is multiplied by 10!)
Thank you!!!

I'm not sure about Sony, i tried on all the Fiio product you mention.  I didn't buy any, if you compare USB-omputer vs Coax-Fiio, it makes a big different level. Non on the Fiio is close to the SQ of iDsd. Next i would like to try android phone too.