CFGamescape
500+ Head-Fier
How's the quality on that SE? Better than the IDSD?
Yes, it's much better than the amp section of the iDSD, IMO. There is no channel imbalance with volume knob on low and detail retrieval is noticeably better. Everything is better than using the iDSD on its own for me.
The XBass on the SE is kinda the star of the show on the SE for me, particularly paired with the Ether C. The 3D Holographic switch doesn't seem to make a significant difference...a smidge more effect than the iDSD's 3D switch.
You obviously don't get the IEMatch settings of the iDSD, but if you're buying the SE, you probably are not getting it for IEMs.
One issue I'm having is with the iPower adapter that came with the SE. I can hear buzzing / hissing from the unit whenever the volume is low or on 0, and when I make sudden movements and/or put my hands on my headphone cups. It looks like this is a common issue related to the iPower, so I submitted a support ticket and hope to get a replacement. Apparently that or a different power supply (e.g., LPS) will alleviate this issue.