[iFi audio]

OK, I'll wait...

Please see here: http://support.ifi-audio.com/kb/faq.php?id=998

Latency is the time that takes for data to travel from a playback app to the actual DAC chip's analogue outputs.

We recommend to set all driver settings to "Safe" and "Auto" like this:

In this case the system will auto-manage settings for reliable streaming.

Alternatively, extra safe and maximum buffers might be the best choice for hifi speaker listening where latency does not impact anything:

As any clock crystal (including those used in iFi products) reacts to vibrations which in turn causes jitter.

Introducing a significant delay (0.74 sec for 44.1k sample rate) in the chain decorrelates jitter caused most from the music.

Setting things manually may create setups where either the OS USB buffer (streaming mode) under/overruns, as the OS is too busy to maintain the buffer frequently enough or the communication between USB and ASIO buffers are interrupted.

Manual settings, usually per sample rate, are mainly/only recommended for studios to minimise latency when monitoring through DAW software, instead of direct path (analogue) monitoring.

 

[Giangi]

Ok, thanks

 

[iFi audio]

Ok, thanks

Sure, anytime!

 

[MacedonianHero]

In case anyone is interested, here is my review of this amazing little unit:

https://headphone.guru/the-new-ifi-zen-dac-and-zen-blue-a-killer-one-and-super-affordable-two-punch/

 

[iFi audio]

In case anyone is interested, here is my review of this amazing little unit:

https://headphone.guru/the-new-ifi-zen-dac-and-zen-blue-a-killer-one-and-super-affordable-two-punch/

Thanks a lot!

 

[F Bizzle]

In case anyone is interested, here is my review of this amazing little unit:

https://headphone.guru/the-new-ifi-zen-dac-and-zen-blue-a-killer-one-and-super-affordable-two-punch/

I've had the Ifi Zen DAC since it was released. I haven't really read much reviews since then, but I decided give yours a quick read. Instead of scoffing that you plugged in a V2, I did the same, and it does play nicely using the 4.4mm balanced out. Though I mostly use the Zen DAC as a pure DAC when I'm in the mood for it at this point.

 

[MacedonianHero]

Thanks a lot!

Thanks for the opportunity to review them both! I'm getting to know the Hip DAC now for an upcoming review. Peter's kept me busy.

 

[MacedonianHero]

I've had the Ifi Zen DAC since it was released. I haven't really read much reviews since then, but I decided give yours a quick read. Instead of scoffing that you plugged in a V2, I did the same, and it does play nicely using the 4.4mm balanced out. Though I mostly use the Zen DAC as a pure DAC when I'm in the mood for it at this point.

I initially scoffed too, then I tried it...and I was pleasantly surprised!

 

[iFi audio]

I'm getting to know the Hip DAC now for an upcoming review. Peter's kept me busy.

Very good! I look forward to your take on hip-dac. It really is something considering its price and size

 

[Joe Bloggs]

I've had the Ifi Zen DAC since it was released. I haven't really read much reviews since then, but I decided give yours a quick read. Instead of scoffing that you plugged in a V2, I did the same, and it does play nicely using the 4.4mm balanced out. Though I mostly use the Zen DAC as a pure DAC when I'm in the mood for it at this point.

I initially scoffed too, then I tried it...and I was pleasantly surprised!

Electrons know not the price of the parts they pass through...

 

[Giangi]

But is there some compatibility issues with balanced cables? I mean, all balanced cables have the same standard or not?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

But is there some compatibility issues with balanced cables? I mean, all balanced cables have the same standard or not?

Sorry, what do you mean? Can you give some context to your question?

 

[chaotic_angel]

my zen dac is on the way, is it fine to power it using Linear Power Supply with out put detail output 5V - 1,5A ?

i posted here too: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-zen-dac-the-official-thread.917374/page-31

 

[chaotic_angel]

Roon, should I use WASAPI or ASIO for the maximum result of MQA?

 

[iFi audio]

Roon, should I use WASAPI or ASIO for the maximum result of MQA?

Please use ASIO.