[hamachan]

hqplayer can upsample to dsd512

I guess im better off with the xdsd or blk label micro then

I am using iDAC2 as my home audio system which sounds superior to xDSD for sure. xDSD is excellent enough tor mobile use, but not exceeds iDAC2.

 

[iFi audio]

I am using iDAC2 as my home audio system which sounds superior to xDSD for sure. xDSD is excellent enough tor mobile use, but not exceeds iDAC2.

This is very much accurate. Our iDAC2 is a beast when it comes down to sound quality only and in our hierarchy second only to our Pro iDSD.

Btw., this happened at IFA!

 

[xLoud]

Is there any chance to get iDSD Black Label on 380$ deal soon?

 

[iFi audio]

Is there any chance to get iDSD Black Label on 380$ deal soon?

You'd have to ask your local iFi audio distributor/reseller as we at our HQ have no nfo about any price cuts.

 

[vintinfinity]

You'd have to ask your local iFi audio distributor/reseller as we at our HQ have no nfo about any price cuts.

Heads up to ifi-audio, the new webpage looks great, but the specs listing for the iDSD Micro Black Label says max power is 285mw like the Nano BL has.

 

[iFi audio]

Heads up to ifi-audio, the new webpage looks great, but the specs listing for the iDSD Micro Black Label says max power is 285mw like the Nano BL has.

We'll get this sorted, thanks!

Oh and our Pro iDSD review just landed at www.6moons.com and it's a good one!

http://6moons.com/audioreviews2/ifi/1.html

Enjoy!

 

[xLoud]

Is there any change in Micro iDSD Black Label lately. Because the specification on the website says "Maximum 200 mW @ 15 Ohm". Previously it was 4000 mW @ 16Ohm. Someone please clarify.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

This is very much accurate. Our iDAC2 is a beast when it comes down to sound quality only and in our hierarchy second only to our Pro iDSD.

Btw., this happened at IFA!

B-b-but I prefer the iDSD’s “colder” sound sig to the iDAC2!

 

[iFi audio]

B-b-but I prefer the iDSD’s “colder” sound sig to the iDAC2!

And that's perfectly fine! Please roll with what you like the most! Enjoy!

 

[TheoS53]

This is very much accurate. Our iDAC2 is a beast when it comes down to sound quality only and in our hierarchy second only to our Pro iDSD.

Btw., this happened at IFA!

And the Acadamy award goes too.....

But seriously, looks pretty interesting.

 

[iFi audio]

And the Acadamy award goes too.....

But seriously, looks pretty interesting.

Yeah, he has some acting skills alright

 

[zdrvr]

I've just hard wired the iEMatch switch on the ifi micro iDSD silver on the Ultra position. Just a coulple of solder iron did the trick.

Was getting some bad channel imbalances in every iEMatch position, upon disassembly the unit and taking the switch apart I could see how the switch works and make the hard bridge to the ultra position.

The iEMatch switch uses a different set of resistor (Off position has resistor too).

I only use the iDSD for sensitive iems so this hard wired settings works great for me. After the mod I use another external iEMatch adapter on Ultra to get a comfortable long listening session volume, now I can use the volum knob at 1-2 pm with no trouble.

Have to take this route because the iDSD was a second hand unit and sending the unit to repair at ifi would get a high cost (shipping + labor).

Everything is smooth again.

 

[iFi audio]

Folks, this:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bigger-bolder-better-the-new-amr.889437/

...and this:




If you're nearby, please do visit us. The place is easy to find, right between food and beverages

 

[Baten]

So uh @iFi audio ,

Out of plain interest I upgraded my micro BL to v5.3C just to try out the GTO("Gibbs Transient Optimized") filter,

(usually) I'm not one good at discerning filters in the first place, but on my micro black I have a way lower volume when I set it on mode 2 / GTO instead of mode 1 / bitperfect. The volume is plain lower without ever touching the volume knob.

Could you verify if this happens on another unit than mine and if this might be a bug or intended?

Thank you

 

[iFi audio]

So uh @iFi audio ,

Out of plain interest I upgraded my micro BL to v5.3C just to try out the GTO("Gibbs Transient Optimized") filter,

(usually) I'm not one good at discerning filters in the first place, but on my micro black I have a way lower volume when I set it on mode 2 / GTO instead of mode 1 / bitperfect. The volume is plain lower without ever touching the volume knob.

Could you verify if this happens on another unit than mine and if this might be a bug or intended?

Thank you

With GTO at work the filter switch is disabled for PCM. Do you do DSD upsampling via software or play DSD by any chance? There are level differences between DSD filters.