[InvisibleInk]

I'm not sure that is a real concern since most of the time it is plugged into a computer or other electrical device. Read this Head-Fi page for a good explanation.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-nano-idsd-black-label-tour-details-page-12-tour-participants-page-26-post-386.864211/page-45#:~:text=You can actually run it,USB port is always powered.

That's correct, but many of us like to go portable with ours, with devices other than computers. I use a couple of digital transports and a S/PDIF cable when I do it.

 

[drjjpdc]

That's correct, but many of us like to go portable with ours, with devices other than computers. I use a couple of digital transports and a S/PDIF cable when I do it.

That's why I mentioned my Fiio hi-rez player. Battery life for that is 10 hours, which is pretty long for me.

 

[deegodan]

I'm not sure that is a real concern since most of the time it is plugged into a computer or other electrical device. Read this Head-Fi page for a good explanation.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-nano-idsd-black-label-tour-details-page-12-tour-participants-page-26-post-386.864211/page-45#:~:text=You can actually run it,USB port is always powered.

BTW, along the same lines, I have the small Ray Samuels Predator headphone usb dac/amp. The sucker does 24/192 and makes music out of my laptop sound very good. It too has a rechargeable battery but only lasts 5 years. I've had it 10 years and use the AC power for it and that works for me. If I want to carry Hi-rez music with me my Fiio X3 with the added 128 GB mini SD card will hold all the music I need and it charges up with most usb-c cords.

My issue is that the micro won't work once the battery is dead even if hooked up to the computer.

 

[curentatu]

I`m curious about the SmartPower charging port on the micro Idsd BL, if you plug in a 5v charger in that port, will it charge the micro idsd BL itself ?

 

[drjjpdc]

My issue is that the micro won't work once the battery is dead even if hooked up to the computer.

I already talked to Ifi service and they informed me that even if the battery is dead, as long as it is hooked up to an electrical device with a usb connection the dac will still function. Presently I have my ifi black label dac plugged into my Roon Nucleus.

 

[deegodan]

Just the dac will work but not the amp section?

 

[drjjpdc]

Just the dac will work but not the amp section?

I thought it was understood. Yes the entire unit amp/dac will work under USB power.

 

[deegodan]

One other question. Is it possible to use a USB splitter cable with one input feeding power and the other input feeding data? My scenario is using an android phone to provide data but I don't want it to provide power.

 

[deegodan]

Just for clarity. I have an Anker 7port hub. BC 1.2 compliant. I want to plug my android into the hub as the host and the micro to the one powered USB outlet on the hub. Will the micro charge the battery and limit to 80% charge when using it in USB power mode?

 

[deegodan]

Just tested, splitter cable doesn't appear to work. Peter hub does work.

 

[drjjpdc]

You do know that the black label has a charging dock on the side to charge a cell phone?

 

[TooFrank]

I already talked to Ifi service and they informed me that even if the battery is dead, as long as it is hooked up to an electrical device with a usb connection the dac will still function. Presently I have my ifi black label dac plugged into my Roon Nucleus.

Thank you - that's a good tip - have only thought about plugging the BL into the computer, but I do also have the Nucleus

 

[secbite14]

May I ask is there a service of iFi where I can send the device in Europe?

 

[curentatu]

i`m interested in getting an Ifi Audio Gemini Dual Head USB Cable, but i can`t seem to find proper info on the conductors inside the cable, are they pure copper or are they silver plated copper?

 

[drjjpdc]

May I ask is there a service of iFi where I can send the device in Europe?

Depending what country you live in, here it is.

https://ifi-audio.com/where-to-buy/europe/