[Baten]

Well, thanks for this feedback!

It's quite funny with micro iDSD BL actually, the longer it's out there on the market, the more comments like yours we're getting!

Dear iFi

micro iDSD BL with 4.4mm balanced output PLEASE

 

[iFi audio]

Just if it was smaller

It can't be any smaller than it already is, otherwise it wouldn't do everything it does

micro iDSD BL with 4.4mm balanced output PLEASE

 

[AudioBomb]

It can't be any smaller than it already is, otherwise it wouldn't do everything it does

Sure thing. Just never leave Xbass, even on higher end/future DACs, since there are IEMs (like LCD-i3, LCD-i4 and many others) that need this feature. And it makes all the difference when we test competitors products with those headphones, that sound sterile. Xbass was able to transform the LCD-i4 in a . Seriously.

 

[iFi audio]

Seriously.

Oh we do believe you!

 

[silvahr]

Hello,

What is better to get the best SQ: iPurifier 3 or nano iUsb 3.0?
The DAC is the iDAC2.
Thank you in advance.

 

[iFi audio]

Hello,

What is better to get the best SQ: iPurifier 3 or nano iUsb 3.0?
The DAC is the iDAC2.
Thank you in advance.

Our nano iUSB3.0 is second only to micro iUSB3.0, thus above our iPurifier3.

 

[shootertwist]

I saw the first version of this one the silver one being sold $299 at our local store is it still a good buy by today’s standards compared to the $599 black label? And also is buying a black label one still ok or will a new one incoming? Thanks in advance, Not really familiar with ifi products but see them mentioned all the time so would like to try them out... plan to connect it to an iphone a sony wm1a and if possible to a marantz integrated amplifier that i have to improve my stereo setup... thanks in advance

 

[cj3209]

... If this DAC was at the store at 1000€, I would definitely take it over the mojo+poly. Besides, the experience with the Poly was extremely frustrating due to WiFi issues everywhere.

oooh...you brought back bad memories with my prior mojo-poly; spent countless hours trying to get that thing to work; got so frustrated, I left Chord for good and not looking back...

 

[cj3209]

Sure thing. Just never leave Xbass, even on higher end/future DACs, since there are IEMs (like LCD-i3, LCD-i4 and many others) that need this feature. And it makes all the difference when we test competitors products with those headphones, that sound sterile. Xbass was able to transform the LCD-i4 in a . Seriously.

I agree, the micro iDSL BL is great and I use it when I need a tranportable SE amp (it doubles as my SE preamp as well).

The i4s need a good amp (like the micro iDSL BL and even a nice desktop amp) and some say it needs some EQ; I do use ROON DSP. The i4s punch way above it's diminuative size and competes with over-the-ear full size headphones; some say it's a mini Audeze LCD-4. I've never heard the LCD-4 but my i4s knock on the door of my TOTL headphones via my headphone amp.

Back to the micro iDSL BLs. I would definitely like to see a balanced version, eg., 4.4mm balanced? I would forgo the ability to charge my phone (I have a separate battery charger for that) and it would also reduce the size.

Cheers!

 

[Baten]

I agree, the micro iDSL BL is great and I use it when I need a tranportable SE amp (it doubles as my SE preamp as well).

The i4s need a good amp (like the micro iDSL BL and even a nice desktop amp) and some say it needs some EQ; I do use ROON DSP. The i4s punch way above it's diminuative size and competes with over-the-ear full size headphones; some say it's a mini Audeze LCD-4. I've never heard the LCD-4 but my i4s knock on the door of my TOTL headphones via my headphone amp.

Back to the micro iDSL BLs. I would definitely like to see a balanced version, eg., 4.4mm balanced? I would forgo the ability to charge my phone (I have a separate battery charger for that) and it would also reduce the size.

Cheers!

I too would instantly buy a 4.4mm balanced micro BL. Just hope they keep BitPerfect and don't force GTO on everyone just to cater to everyone's preference!

 

[cj3209]

I too would instantly buy a 4.4mm balanced micro BL. Just hope they keep BitPerfect and don't force GTO on everyone just to cater to everyone's preference!

What's GTO?

 

[Baten]

What's GTO?

It's their own digital filter. Look up iFi GTO

I personally prefer no filter

 

[iFi audio]

don't force GTO on everyone

Due to multiple FW, we don't force anything to anyone. You can pick what you need!

I saw the first version of this one the silver one being sold $299 at our local store is it still a good buy by today’s standards compared to the $599 black label?

We'd say the first iDSD aged well, it still goes strong.

 

[Baten]

Due to multiple FW, we don't force anything to anyone. You can pick what you need!

Ah yes that is indeed true =) as long as it remains for future devices hehe

 

[iFi audio]

Ah yes that is indeed true =) as long as it remains for future devices hehe

If we can go this route, we will! We thoroughly like options.