[dharma]

[...] But yeah sure, is there any price figures out on the Pro series yet? How is the bass boost on it compared to the micro iCAN SE? (I know its silly, but I really like bass boost)
 
While we're on the subject (kinda) of bass boost, anyone know how many dB and at what Hz the 2 bass boost steps work on the micro iCAN SE? I've tried to find some info about it but, I just can't.

specs http://www.head-fi.org/t/795344/ifi-ican-pro-upcoming-dedicated-headphone-amp-release
price http://www.musicdirect.com/p-364754-ifi-pro-ican-headphone-amp.aspx
manual http://headpie.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/an-interview-with-ifi-audio-expatinjapan.html
http://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/ican-pro-featured-on-enjoy-the-music/
 
iFi roots and future plans http://headpie.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/an-interview-with-ifi-audio-expatinjapan.html
https://www.facebook.com/iFiAudio/

 

[gr8soundz]

The iCan Pro will be about $1700 US and has 3 levels of xbass compared to 2 on the SE.

 

[gbx2006]

 
 
Overkill! But yeah I see your though process and that's exactly the reason I wanted your guys input on it. How do you like that setup anyway?
 

 
I like it! In fact I like it so much I plan on selling my iCAN SE, iDSD, and anything I can around the house to buy the Pro iCAN and Pro iDSD after they both come out. Thinking/Hoping the IFI Pro series might be end game gear for me.

 

[canali]

   
Micro iCAN SE + iDAC2 would be my choice if I am in your shoe. The major factor for me is that, while micro iDSD is no sloth on its headphone-out, it can't beat the micro iCAN SE.

 ok this i don't understand (remember i'm new here

 ...i thought the micro ican se already had a very good dac in it....so why add the idac 2 as well?

 

[ColonelBucket8]

   ok this i don't understand (remember i'm new here

 ...i thought the micro ican se already had a very good dac in it....so why add the idac 2 as well?

micro ican se is amp only. That's why need to add idac.

 

[canali]

 
micro ican se is amp only. That's why need to add idac.

duh on my part...thanks (too many beers with my kfc and extra chicken gravy
 
so i presume that combo would sound better than the micro idsd on it's own?
(i'm also reading of owners hooking up the ican micro se to the idsd...if i read correctly).
 
would love to check out the ican pro..but $$$

 

[ColonelBucket8]

  duh on my part...thanks (too many beers with my kfc and extra chicken gravy
 
so i presume that combo would sound better than the micro idsd on it's own?
(i'm also reading of owners hooking up the ican micro se to the idsd...if i read correctly).
 
would love to check out the ican pro..but $$$$

The dac section in idsd is superior than idac while the ican se is superior than amp section in idsd. Add ican se to idsd, you get different beast.

 

[canali]

 
The dac section in idsd is superior than idac while the ican se is superior than amp section in idsd. Add ican se to idsd, you get different beast.

 
thank you...got it now.
 
that iFi stack is similar in price to the chord mojo...
so it begs to be asked:  has anyone compared such?

 

[hugoboss]

chord mojo is only for portable
the power of amp is limited , ican se got more more juice in amp power
and can be used in any desktop dac
 
for sound quality sake its depend on your like
but me, chord mojo is same level with micro idsd

 

[ClieOS]

 
The dac section in idsd is superior than idac while the ican se is superior than amp section in idsd. Add ican se to idsd, you get different beast.

 
Let be more clear about this, the DAC in micro iDSD and iDAC2 are better than that of (the original) micro iDAC noticeably (as the original iDAC uses a different, lesser chip). But the DAC section between iDSD and iDAC2 are not really night and day in difference by any mean.
 
 

   
thank you...got it now.
 
that IfI stack is similar in price to the chord mojo...
so it begs to be asked:  has anyone compared such?

 
I have Mojo as well. An excellent portable DAC/amp on its own but I won't say it beats the micro iDSD alone or micro iDAC2+iCAN SE. I'll say it is a notch better than iDAC2 alone.

 

[technobear]

While we're on the subject (kinda) of bass boost, anyone know how many dB and at what Hz the 2 bass boost steps work on the micro iCAN SE? I've tried to find some info about it but, I just can't.

ClieOS posted a measurement of the XBASS on the micro iCAN:



in this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/659776/impression-ifi-audio-idac-ican-iusb-power-trio-of-goodness#post_9353043

To my ears at least, the micro iCAN SE is very similar.

The XBASS on the micro iDSD falls somewhere between the two.

 

[ClieOS]

To my ears at least, the micro iCAN SE is very similar.
 

 
Not just similar, they are identical.

 

[canali]

is anyone also using the ipurifier 2 with their units?
 
 i know this whole 'pre-DAC', line and signal cleaning area can be considered inconsequential,
or even snake oil to some.
 
but others (darko) feels things like the jitterbug  and ipuriifer can make a diff.
 
or the usb regen: http://uptoneaudio.com/products/usb-regen
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2015/11/from-earth-to-jupiter-ifi-ipurifier-takes-usb-audio-further/
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2015/05/on-the-road-with-the-audioquest-jitterbug/
 
i'm no techie, just trying to figure it all out.

 

[Brooko]

I tried both jitterbug and iPurifier2 with my iDSD (and also other amps). I didn't notice any audible difference. This may be because my ears are simply not sensitive enough to appreciate the difference, or that my system is pretty good already and doesn't need it.

I sent the iPurifier2 to another reviewer (it was actually mine - I won it) so will be interesting to see what he thinks (hears).

 

[technobear]

is anyone also using the ipurifier 2 with their units?

 i know this whole 'pre-DAC', line and signal cleaning area can be considered inconsequential,
or even snake oil to some.

but others (darko) feels things like the jitterbug  and ipuriifer can make a diff.

or the usb regen: http://uptoneaudio.com/products/usb-regen
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2015/11/from-earth-to-jupiter-ifi-ipurifier-takes-usb-audio-further/
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2015/05/on-the-road-with-the-audioquest-jitterbug/

i'm no techie, just trying to figure it all out.

The iPurifier 2 has its own thread. The first three posts should tell you all you need to know:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/784983/ifi-ipurifier-2-reviews-impressions-and-discussion-thread