[mandrake50]

@Yethal
Isn't that typical with DSD. Even in Foobar, when using DSD the equalizer nor digital volume works. I have seen this being discussed with other devices as well. Something about not being able to manipulate the bit stream in real time when using DSD. Anyway, this is not surprising, to me anyway.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I use the exact same setup. Connect them via USB and not via analog.

What is that keyboard, and how does it feel to work on it?

 

[Yethal]

@Yethal
Isn't that typical with DSD. Even in Foobar, when using DSD the equalizer nor digital volume works. I have seen this being discussed with other devices as well. Something about not being able to manipulate the bit stream in real time when using DSD. Anyway, this is not surprising, to me anyway.

Frankly I don't care. That glorious volume knob is there to be turned.

What is that keyboard, and how does it feel to work on it?

It's Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid with typewriter keycaps installed. Pair them with any mechanical keyboard with clicky switches (such as Cherry MX Blue) and it feels just like typing on a real typewriter (in a good way).

 

[iFi audio]

Frankly I don't care. That glorious volume knob is there to be turned.

And rightfully so as this is the best way to do it. If an analog volume control is available (and in the above case it is), digital attenuation should be bypassed.

 

[YCHANGE]

I was using bluetooth for the m1 to another phone if that makes any difference.

Edit: Just used the digital input on my laptop and it works perfectly. I think I have a bad third party cable. It's a usb 3.0 A female to type-C.

 

[RojasTKD]

Thanks. I did have it USB. I was able to change the volume on the m1. Is that normal?

Weird, I am not able to change volume using the M1 when iDSD is connected.

When I M1 connected the iDSD Black Lable I can also control the volume through the M1. BUT that is not the case with my M2s, volume from 1 - 100 have no effect and at volume zero there is no audio (zero volume).

 

[YCHANGE]

When I M1 connected the iDSD Black Lable I can also control the volume through the M1. BUT that is not the case with my M2s, volume from 1 - 100 have no effect and at volume zero there is no audio (zero volume).

I see. Problem solved. I was using usb power which was draining my M1. Tried battery mode, which is suggested in the directions, and everything works fine.

 

[RojasTKD]

I see. Problem solved. I was using usb power which was draining my M1. Tried battery mode, which is suggested in the directions, and everything works fine.

yeah from what I understand The M1 will get extended battery life as it bypasses the DAC and AMP sections when connected to an external DAC/AMP, at least that's whas reported from someone who used it with a in conjunction with a Chord Mojo.

 

[Yethal]

When I M1 connected the iDSD Black Lable I can also control the volume through the M1. BUT that is not the case with my M2s, volume from 1 - 100 have no effect and at volume zero there is no audio (zero volume).

If You're using M1 as bt receiver then You're using volume control of the source . try using M1 in Hibylink mode and see if it still allows for volume control.

 

[Vartan]

Keyboard and iFi mania

 

[RojasTKD]

If You're using M1 as bt receiver then You're using volume control of the source . try using M1 in Hibylink mode and see if it still allows for volume control.

I'm not using my M1 as a BT receiver. It is connected using it's USB-C out to the iDSD.

My Mpow BT receiver sound better than the M1 in BT receive mode.

 

[Yethal]

I'm not using my M1 as a BT receiver. It is connected using it's USB-C out to the iDSD.

My Mpow BT receiver sound better than the M1 in BT receive mode.

What firmware version are You on? I'm on 3.0 and I am unable to control the volume usibg thecm1 with iDSD connected. Not that I'm complaining, it's just weird.

 

[RojasTKD]

What firmware version are You on? I'm on 3.0 and I am unable to control the volume usibg thecm1 with iDSD connected. Not that I'm complaining, it's just weird.

Don't recall exactly, but I don't think it's 3.0, i think I'm still on 2.x FW. Will have to check later.

Not that's it's really I big deal to me. I just tested to confirm what others where saying.

 

[RojasTKD]

What firmware version are You on? I'm on 3.0 and I am unable to control the volume usibg thecm1 with iDSD connected. Not that I'm complaining, it's just weird.

Just checked and I am indeed on FW version 3.0.

 

[iFi audio]

Folks, the nano iDSD BL official thread is now live!

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-nano-idsd-black-label.864211/#post-13824737