[networkn]

@iFi audio Yes thanks, things appear to be working well.

One thing I'd like to clarify, there is no magenta LED on the iDSD Micro, correct? So it's likely I am getting MQA even without it? Is there a way to confirm within the Tidal app?

 

[iFi audio]

@iFi audio Yes thanks, things appear to be working well.

Good to know, thanks!

One thing I'd like to clarify, there is no magenta LED on the iDSD Micro, correct? So it's likely I am getting MQA even without it? Is there a way to confirm within the Tidal app?

Please take a look here: https://ifi-audio.com/firmware/unified-firmware-for-various-products/

When micro iDSD BL came out, it didn't have a magenta LED. However, it is capable of MQA playback and its yellow LED confirms that it's engaged.

 

[9611838416m]

Hi everyone!
My Micro IDSD Black Label is causing me some troble because of the IEMatch switch. It's causing distortion to the music and channel imbalance, because it's not a good switch and maybe there's something loosen inside it. I'll try to change it, but I can't find any replacement switch like those to change.
Does anyone knows how can I get a new switch over the internet?
Thanks!!!


Overall this switch seems to lack quality, like all other BL switches, They don't change positions firmly, and everytime I have to adjust them to the righ position.

I was looking into this problem as I bought a used micro and found out it has the IE match switch issue. I found this pretty similar component on Alibaba: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/vertical-pcb-smd-3-way-micro_60818485814.html

I must make it clear, I haven't bought the component or fix the problem. Would be great if ifi could source these out to buyers.

 

[iFi audio]

I must make it clear, I haven't bought the component or fix the problem. Would be great if ifi could source these out to buyers.

I wish we could, honestly

 

[antenorhs]

I was looking into this problem as I bought a used micro and found out it has the IE match switch issue. I found this pretty similar component on Alibaba: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/vertical-pcb-smd-3-way-micro_60818485814.html

I must make it clear, I haven't bought the component or fix the problem. Would be great if ifi could source these out to buyers.

I'll PM you. But take a look at my inner switch:

It has plenty of oxide and that's why it wasn't working properly. One thing you can do is use those volatile "contact cleaners" cans spraying it directly inside the switch e move it a little bit to loose the oxide. Otherwise you may try to change it.

 

[antenorhs]

Hi everyone!
I managed to get another (defective) unit of Ifi Micro IDSD BL. The DAC and amplifier are working well, but it's not charging the battery. Everytime it drains, I have to take it out and use an external charger. Does anyone knows what to do in this case or what to look at the main PCB to try to solve this issue?
PS: I tryed to change the power management board, but still not works.
Thanks!

 

[iFi audio]

Hi everyone!
I managed to get another (defective) unit of Ifi Micro IDSD BL. The DAC and amplifier are working well, but it's not charging the battery. Everytime it drains, I have to take it out and use an external charger. Does anyone knows what to do in this case or what to look at the main PCB to try to solve this issue?
PS: I tryed to change the power management board, but still not works.
Thanks!

You can always ask our support team here: https://support.ifi-audio.com

The odds that they'll know what to do with your issue are rather slim, but I'd still try!

 

[Maxpain]

Hello there, I would like to make a technical question about the use of the micro idsd. I have read in the past that someone can use the idsd as a usb to spdif converter (passthrough). Now I am considering the neo idsd and I would like to know if it would be possible to use the micro to connect the neo with my laptop using spdif connection.

Would there be any benefit over the pure usb connection? what does the passthrough means? the micro using its clock to send the data to the neo or its just being in the way meaning that the neo still gets data from my laptop?

Thanks in advanced

 

[Baten]

Hello there, I would like to make a technical question about the use of the micro idsd. I have read in the past that someone can use the idsd as a usb to spdif converter (passthrough). Now I am considering the neo idsd and I would like to know if it would be possible to use the micro to connect the neo with my laptop using spdif connection.

It'll just send the digital data over spdif, yeah. Really no point of doing this IMO.

 

[Maxpain]

It'll just send the digital data over spdif, yeah. Really no point of doing this IMO.

Thanks for the reply. If someone wants to use the spdif connection its the only way considering laptops don't usually have coaxial or optical outputs...

 

[iFi audio]

Thanks for the reply. If someone wants to use the spdif connection its the only way considering laptops don't usually have coaxial or optical outputs...

S/PDIF conversion can come in handy, that's true.

 

[Maxpain]

S/PDIF conversion can come in handy, that's true.

Would you recommend the usb or the coaxial/optical input for the neo considering that my source is a laptop not a dedicated music streamer?

 

[iFi audio]

Would you recommend the usb or the coaxial/optical input for the neo considering that my source is a laptop not a dedicated music streamer?

I'd recommend trying both if possible and sticking to the one that makes better sound.

 

[osiris1]

the weirdest thing with my silver unit. there was no sound out of the headphone jack... plugged/unplugged the headphones, cables tried a few headphones, plugged/unplugged the USBs, rebooted the PC, cleaned the jack, hooked it up to DAPs,... no sound at all. i thought the jack or the IEMatch switch was dead. i just left it aside for a few days. now i plug it in, and it's working again. i don't understand what had transpired. hope it doesn't die.

anyone with this experience before?

@iFi audio is there instruction on how to disassemble the unit?

 

[iFi audio]

the weirdest thing with my silver unit. there was no sound out of the headphone jack... plugged/unplugged the headphones, cables tried a few headphones, plugged/unplugged the USBs, rebooted the PC, cleaned the jack, hooked it up to DAPs,... no sound at all. i thought the jack or the IEMatch switch was dead. i just left it aside for a few days. now i plug it in, and it's working again. i don't understand what had transpired. hope it doesn't die.

anyone with this experience before?

@iFi audio is there instruction on how to disassemble the unit?

Although I don't have a manual you asked for, it should be fairly straightforward. Both front and rear panel are held via four bolts each, and upon removing them the main PCB should easily slide outside.