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Headphoneus Supremus
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I looked at that one also maybe I will get the C5 w/o the DAC since I won't need it but maybe I should incase I want to use the DAC with my phone, to many decisions to make.
I looked at that one also maybe I will get the C5 w/o the DAC since I won't need it but maybe I should incase I want to use the DAC with my phone, to many decisions to make.
I have D-Zero Mk2 for a few weeks already and am pretty happy about its DAC with my PPA amplifier with OPA637AP chips in it. The overall sound is pretty pleasant and detailed with HE-400 headphones, but it still sounds a little veiled in terms of transparency, not 100% audiophile. I would prefer something more airy and cleaner, more dynamic maybe. This might be caused by the laid-back and dark character of OPA637AP or Wolfson 8740 or both, not sure.
How does D-Zero Mk2 compare against iFi Micro iDSD in terms of its DAC performance? I picked up a used Micro iDSD lately but it has not arrived yet. So I am just anxious to know whether the iDSD will be a huge upgrade in terms of DAC section, I still plan to use my favorite PPA with HE-400.
Thanks.
Hi,
I got my D zero Mk2 recently. I have basic query, correct me if wrong.
There is round knob on DAC unit which if turned towards volume wheel functions as ONLY DAC.
If turned towards opposite side, device functions as ONLY amp.
Is there any setting so that device would function as DAC- AMP at same time ? I think its not possible.
Kindly help, regards,
There's a little switch between volume knob and aux in/out.
Switched on the right: DAC + AMP. If you plug the phones in the "phono" out you get DAC and AMP functions, if you use the "line out" plug you get only DAC signal without amplification. USB plug on the back works as a "line in".
Switched on the left: only AMP. The in/out aux works as an "in" plug. You bypass the DAC circuit and get only the amplified signal via phono plug. You dont use the USB port.
Didn't know you could use the DAC without the amp. The sound quality is the same out of either port?
Just got my iFi Micro iDSD today and comparing it to iBasso Mk2 it is definitely a huge step up in SQ and features, no questions about it. Do not get me wrong here, the Mk2 is a great device too that wins over Micro in terms of portability, simplicity and size, and it actually sounds way better its $100 price tag. I will keep both and just use Mk2 on the go or when watching movies, etc.
The Micro DAC section outputs more detailed and dynamic sound with better soundstage. It feels like you can literally touch the sound. The amp section of Micro is pretty good too driving my HE-400 without issues in Normal mode, the amp sounds pretty analytical and kind of portable to my liking, I would still prefer my PPA amplifier over the built-in amp for its more relaxed yet solid sound. PPA combined with Micro are both yielding completely portable, yet very solid audiophile sound now. I already spent a good couple of hours tweaking all the device options and plugins, currently playing my mp3 files converted to DSD512 using Foobar+plugins with Bitperfect filter applied, it really makes a huge difference compared to just listening to MP3. Maybe next steps would be upgrading the cables to DIY solid silver wires instead of using Monster Cable M500i that sound great but silver still gives a cleaner and more transparent sound.
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...It is five time the MK2