If you want to hear the DAC on the iDSD you need to output digital coaxial from the X3. If you use line out from the X3 you are still using the X3 DAC and only bypassing the amp to use the iDSD amp, but not the iDSD DAC.
If you want to hear the DAC on the iDSD you need to output digital coaxial from the X3. If you use line out from the X3 you are still using the X3 DAC and only bypassing the amp to use the iDSD amp, but not the iDSD DAC.
If you want to hear the DAC on the iDSD you need to output digital coaxial from the X3. If you use line out from the X3 you are still using the X3 DAC and only bypassing the amp to use the iDSD amp, but not the iDSD DAC.
You want to use the coaxial adapter that comes with the X3 and a short RCA 75 Ohm coaxial cable plugged in to that to the iDSD. Or for line out use a male 3.5mm to male 3.5mm cable.
In case the supplied one is too short:
http://www.amazon.com/Micca-Premium-SPDIF-Digital-Coaxial/dp/B00V436UQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432891472&sr=8-1&keywords=micca+coax
Doesn't the pin configuration on the X3 II shared line out/coaxial out require a 4 pole jack, which I beleive is the one that comes with the included adaptor. Otherwise the plug may not connect with the coaxial out.
Doesn't the pin configuration on the X3 II shared line out/coaxial out require a 4 pole jack, which I beleive is the one that comes with the included adaptor. Otherwise the plug may not connect with the coaxial out.
so how do i connect the fiio coxial to ifi what do i need, what cables, i am so confused how to do that
how many cables do i need to connect the fiio x3 coaxial to the ifi, and where does each cable go to, so i can get the fiio to just work as transport and use the dac and amp of ifi
Doesn't the pin configuration on the X3 II shared line out/coaxial out require a 4 pole jack, which I beleive is the one that comes with the included adaptor. Otherwise the plug may not connect with the coaxial out.
so how do i connect the fiio coxial to ifi what do i need, what cables, i am so confused how to do that
how many cables do i need to connect the fiio x3 coaxial to the ifi, and where does each cable go to, so i can get the fiio to just work as transport and use the dac and amp of ifi
You can try it but the shared jack on the X3 has specific pins for ground and signal so not all ends will work (line up) properly. Safer to use the adaptor instead of testing different cables or having a custom one made. That's all.
Notice the three black rings on the FiiO cable adaptor and only two in the cable pic you posted. Something tells me it might not work.
You can try it but the shared jack on the X3 has specific pins for ground and signal so not all ends will work (line up) properly. Safer to use the adaptor instead of testing different cables or having a custom one made. That's all.
Notice the three black rings on the FiiO cable adaptor and only two in the cable pic you posted. Something tells me it might not work.
The posted cable is the mica cable (official Fiio distributor in the US) and it works fine with X3, X3ii and X5, I tested them all, I have this cable myself.
How well does the USB otg work? I've read through the thread and see where it's picky depending on the card reader/flash drive. Also, how does the usb device appear on the X3II? I mean does it just show up as another folder or category? I want a new DAP and i'm on the fence about the X3II or waiting for the X5II? I need more storage and usb otg is cheaper than paying for a new X5 or X5II. I'm even looking at an ibasso dx50 just for the usb otg feature. Your thoughts?
The posted cable is the mica cable (official Fiio distributor in the US) and it works fine with X3, X3ii and X5, I tested them all, I have this cable myself.
It does work - see the amazon link.
You have options. @x RELIC x suggestion works equally as good.
Interesting. Mine did not work. When the plug is inserted completely into the player there is no sound from the coaxial connection. If you pull the cable slightly out it does play... until the cable falls out of the jack. I'm sending mine back. (To be clear I ordered the Micca Premium SPDIF Digital Coaxial Audio Cable - 3.5mm (1/8") to RCA, 3ft, Compatible with FiiO X3, X3II, X5 cable from Amazon.)
I'm curious why the cable I received behaved differently than yours. I did notice that the Fiio adapter included with the player has 4 pins on the 3.5mm plug. The Micca cable has 3 pins.
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I did not know it was tested. Good to know.
