iFi micro iDSD Black-Label - In-Depth Review
Jan 30, 2019 at 3:36 PM Post #391 of 1,056
I use so far only the USB input (from a Raspberry 3) and listen only to headphones, no cinch output involved. I can easily hear the difference between 3D on/off when listening to headphones. The chart says this is not supposed to happen, it happens only when fed by analogue 3.5mm input?
 
Jan 30, 2019 at 4:00 PM Post #392 of 1,056
I use so far only the USB input (from a Raspberry 3) and listen only to headphones, no cinch output involved. I can easily hear the difference between 3D on/off when listening to headphones. The chart says this is not supposed to happen, it happens only when fed by analogue 3.5mm input?

Please take a look at that chart again. 3D and XBass can be used for RCA outputs of micro iDSD BL and its headphone out as well and it's all visible on that handy chart.
 
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Feb 7, 2019 at 1:27 PM Post #395 of 1,056
This morning has been full of Pantera and the Diana Phi. I've been using the Micro iDSD Black Label from iFi Audio for the last month as my Hugo TT2 is broken. It makes for a wonderful pairing with the Diana Phi. My BL has been through the wars, but remains my most used bit of gear. Its fantastic. Sounds good, and does literally everything. Definitely recommended for those with Diana/Diana Phi if you don't want to spend a fortune on your source.

@iFi audio How does one use the RCA outputs with the XBASS and 3D features? I've tried but had no success :frowning2: Oh, look at the chart, I would have to use the 3.5mm input to do this?

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Feb 7, 2019 at 6:39 PM Post #397 of 1,056
Feb 8, 2019 at 11:46 AM Post #398 of 1,056
My unit has a new battery and after listening, just continue to be impressed. It really holds its own against more expensive amps/dacs for listening pleasure.
 
Feb 8, 2019 at 12:07 PM Post #400 of 1,056
Please set your device in preamp mode and see if it works now.

It sort of worked! The 3D effect in pre amp mode was way to high in terms of effect. Made the bass distort, and boosted the highs to ear piercing levels. However, the X-Bass feature worked just fine.

The 3D feature works just fine in headphone mode, but preamp mode=no go.

To be fair, my BL has seen epic amounts of use, so maybe its just getting old.

-Paul
 
Feb 8, 2019 at 4:01 PM Post #401 of 1,056
It sort of worked! The 3D effect in pre amp mode was way to high in terms of effect. Made the bass distort, and boosted the highs to ear piercing levels. However, the X-Bass feature worked just fine.

The 3D feature works just fine in headphone mode, but preamp mode=no go.

To be fair, my BL has seen epic amounts of use, so maybe its just getting old.

-Paul

It's cool it still goes strong and takes a beating like it's nothing!
 
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Feb 9, 2019 at 7:09 PM Post #402 of 1,056
Feb 13, 2019 at 12:28 PM Post #403 of 1,056
Has anyone tried pairing the iFi iDSD BL with the HE-1000 V2?

Any impressions would be greatly appreciated.
 
Feb 17, 2019 at 10:29 AM Post #404 of 1,056
Can someone tell me it is possible for me to use the turbo power mode on the iFi BL when using the USB power or will the battery always fail after a short time?. The last day for me to return it is tomorrow, so i need to know if i should look for another amp that can handle higher volume without problems, i think the volume of eco mode is to weak for my taste.

I welcome any tips of a better amp that works with higer volumes if this iFi amp dont work with turbo and USB. The amp has to work the the campfire cascades headphones.
 
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Feb 17, 2019 at 4:57 PM Post #405 of 1,056
Has anyone tried pairing the iFi iDSD BL with the HE-1000 V2?

Any impressions would be greatly appreciated.

Please take our feedback with a grain of salt, we're responsible for micro iDSD BL after all, but we tried this exact setup a while ago and were very happy.
 
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