[knorris908]

Thanks. Hope to own a TOTL headphone in the future and good to know what to look for. The T1.2 is a lot cheaper too. Gonna look at the new HD 800S too and see how it's improvements compare.

 

Ha! Nice. I'm looking for a good, "reasonable" balanced amp. (BIG stretch for reasonable as I was trying to keep it under $2K, and it looks like the game changers begin around the $3K basement... I'll have to be VERY good for my birthday to justify buying myself anything like that when I could just put a down payment on a higher efficiency central air unit for a bit more.)

 

[technobear]

Is it me only that i heard T1 with micro idsd is so piercing bright?

Are you using the 'Bit-Perfect' filter?

Have you tried XBASS? Some tracks really benefit from this.

 

[iFi audio]

Fair warning: I usually get the standard Apple "This device is not supported" when I use my lightning CCK, but it works anyway. With iPad on, I plug in the CCK, then plug the USB end into my iDSD, and then turn on my iDSD. (Which is why I probably get the error, but I don't like hot- plugging my audio devices if I can avoid it.). Then I start up the TIDAL app and listen.

 
Hi,
 
Always turn on the iDSD to put it into battery mode before plugging it into the iPAD, then you will not get the standard warning as it is trying to draw from the phone or pad which Apple does not allow for.
 
Androids are more tolerant but still do the same as it is better to run off battery in the micro DSD.
 
Cheers.

 

[ColonelBucket8]

Are you using the 'Bit-Perfect' filter?

Have you tried XBASS? Some tracks really benefit from this.

Yes, I use bit-perfect. I think T1 has more than adequate bass. Maybe my music mastering is bad. Or ifi micro idsd amp section is more to lean side. When I pair T1 with burson ha-160 as amp and idsd as dac, it is warmer than before. The treble of T1 is tamed but yet very detailed and musical.

 

[howdy]

Got the micro just waiting for it to charge up.

 

[balcy24]

I have had my iDSD micro for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. I bought it used but like new off here for 2/3 the price of a new unit. I have not received the iPhone connection error yet with my iPhone 6 Plus either.
 
I did have a reduced volume issue last week. I was listening to something with the iPhone and my Beyer T1 v1 when the volume was suddenly way, way down to what the T1s have connected directly to the iPhone - not much. Changing the volume on the iPhone made no difference as I was using the CCK. Volume was up all the way on the iDSD too - uh oh. Somehow in handling the iDSD I had turned the IEMatch from "off" to "ultra sensitive." Well T1s are definitely NOT IEMs. Problem solved!!! I may have to put some tape over the slide switch if it happens again.
 
Dave

 

[ColonelBucket8]

The IEMatch is very susceptible to slide. Need to be careful, otherwise it will blow your ears

 

[gr8soundz]

Make sure to put the rubber feet on bottom of the Micro too. I accidentally moved a switch or two as well before putting them on. If your used one didn't come with them (or if they're too big) any stick on feet will do. I used some small, shallow Fiio ones on mine.
 

 

[howdy]

So I listened to this finally and I have to say it is awesome I really love how each note is articulated, so crisp and clean. I was thinking of 3D printing something for the bottom and sides so that I don't accidentally move a switch. I will make it so that I still have access to the switches. I was thinking of getting HD600 for it. More to come soon.

 

[knorris908]

So I listened to this finally and I have to say it is awesome I really love how each note is articulated, so crisp and clean. I was thinking of 3D printing something for the bottom and sides so that I don't accidentally move a switch. I will make it so that I still have access to the switches. I was thinking of getting HD600 for it. More to come soon.

Glad you like it Howdy!
 
I've had the HD-650 with it for over a year now and LOVE it.  The T1 Ver. 2 just takes it to "the next level".   know it's more than an HD-650 or 600, but "spend well - spend ONCE".  If had never heard a T1, or HD-800, I would have stayed QUITE content with my HD-650 on the iDSD Micro though...  

 

[howdy]

I was loaned the Dharma so I'll try that tomorrow with it. I noticed with the dsd that I need to redo some of my music as some recordings sound good and some not so much.

 

[gr8soundz]

I was loaned the Dharma so I'll try that tomorrow with it. I noticed with the dsd that I need to redo some of my music as some recordings sound good and some not so much.

 
Would love to know how the Dharmas compare to your Oppo PM-3.
 

 

[iFi audio]

  Make sure to put the rubber feet on bottom of the Micro too. I accidentally moved a switch or two as well before putting them on. If your used one didn't come with them (or if they're too big) any stick on feet will do. I used some small, shallow Fiio ones on mine.
 

 
Hi,
 
Yes - we recommend using the silicone feet as this raises the chassis off the ground and prevents scratches. Also, one can 'piggy back' the phone to the micro without scratching either. Then use the 2 x bands to hold the two together. This is the only way to fly.

 

 

[quodjo105]

Any oppo pm-3 owners here? How does it sound with the idsd ?

 

[rickyleelee]

they demo with Audezes and Hifimans so those planars are better than the oppo especially the pm3. but try yourself and trust you ears. only get an idea from others here but the decision is only yours.