diamondears
Headphoneus Supremus
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I think there was even a post from iFi audio suggesting Normal mode for Audezes.
Is there a line out function for use with an external amplifier?
Yes, there is a switch at the bottom of iDSD to turn the unit into a pre-amp when connecting to the power amplifier. That way the volume control can be used to manage the volume output from iDSD going to the power amplifier because many of those power amps especially quality ones are running in Class A mode and have no volume attenuator controls.
When using iDSD in DAC-only mode with amplifiers or receivers that have volume controls - it would be better to turn the bottom switch to a direct drive mode for better output quality.
I think it is pretty clear explained in the instructions and online already.
Sorry, I mean to use it as DAC only connected to a portable amplifier like for example fiio e12diy.
Of course it has a true line out to be used as a DAC only, this is what I also do and connect my iDSD Micro to a PPA headphone amplifier.
My iFi iDSD Micro no longer works.
I plug it into USB and the little blue light on the top near the back goes on for about one second, then goes off.
There is no sign anything is happening.
If I try to play music, JRiver says it doesn’t see the device.
I had the Micro in a drawer for a couple of weeks. During that time it wasn't plugged in.
Did the battery drain and now it won't charge?
Or is this some other problem?
It worked great earlier.
Did you remember to turn it off before storage? Sounds to me like the unit may have been on all this time and the battery is completely drained. Have you tried to leave the micro plugged in to a powered USB port for 24 hours with it turned off? This may allow the micro to recharge it's battery. Also, make sure the mode switch is set to ECO so it will only draw power from the USB port.
I have also ran into this situation. With a dead battery the unit can only be used via USB in ECO mode until the battery is charged.
It was not turned off before storage. Didn't think of that (forgot it even has a battery).
I had accidentally moved the switch to Eco mode, which is when the light came back on.
So now it all makes sense.
Thank you!
I wish there was a way to bypass battery entirely, because this is always only going to be played while connected to USB.
My iFi iDSD Micro no longer works.
I plug it into USB and the little blue light on the top near the back goes on for about one second, then goes off.
There is no sign anything is happening.
If I try to play music, JRiver says it doesn’t see the device.
I had the Micro in a drawer for a couple of weeks. During that time it wasn't plugged in.
Did the battery drain and now it won't charge?
Or is this some other problem?
It worked great earlier.