Product Review
If you have high end or hi fidelity headphones you are going to need a suitable amplifier to drive them to their true performance potential as well as an exceptional external HiFi Digital Analog Converter or DAC to process your music files in high resolution to enhance your experience even further. The DACs in a smartphone, computer, tablet or audio player on the market are not designed for processing high quality sound. iFi audio has developed top of the line products to meet your various needs and preferences whether you are an everyday listener or an experienced audiophile. The micro iDSD BL is a portable DAC and headphone amp intended for use at home, in the office, in a professional system, casual settings, or on the go. It features a specially selected Burr Brown chipset in a Dual Core configuration with PCM384, DSD256 and MQA, or playback up to DSD512 and double speed DXD 705.6/768kHz with a quick complimentary firmware update. With customizable features, turned on/off with the flick of a switch, 3D+, X Bass+, iEMatch, positive or negative polarity, power mode, filter, and direct/preamp, the micro BL handles ultra sensitive In Ear Monitors as well as demanding Over Ear headphones, or speakers with ease. Designed with a femto clock system and a digital engine using custom OV2028 and OV2627 op amps. The analogue section benefits from OS CONs and Panasonic ECPU capacitors. Inputs include digital high speed asynchronous USB 2.0 A male (32bit/768khz), SPDIF Coaxial + Optical, and 3.5mm line in while featuring a digital coax output, 6.3mm jack (1/4 inch adapter included) and RCA line out (2V fixed, 2V-5V variable). Accessories included are; Fabric Carrying Pouch, elastic tethering bands, USB 3.0 A Male to Female 3' cable, USB 2.0 Female A to B 4in cable, USB 2.0 Female A to B Adaptor, RCA 17in cable, 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS 4in cable, Optical Adaptor, 6.3mm to 3.3mm (1/4 inch adapter), 4.5in x 2in Slip resistant mat, adhesive rubber grip feet, 2 extra buttons
- HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - Playback any hi-res audio format natively with our signature Dual Core Burr Brown True Native digital to analog signal processing chip, which means media file formats and information remains unchanged for the truest sound. Now supports native PCM 384, quad DSD 256, and MQA (rendered) straight out of the box or choose high resolution audio up to PCM 768kHz and Bit Perfect Octa Speed Octa DSD 512 with a quick firmware update
- POWERFUL AMPLIFIER - Experience the full dynamic range of high impedance headphones with an impressive dual mono headphone amp. Direct Drive circuitry to delivers up to 4,000mW of power per channel, driving headphones from 16 to 600 ohms. Three power output modes (Eco, Normal and Headamp Turbo) so power and gain can be dialed in to suit ALL headphones. Also can be used as a preamplifier
- UNIVERSAL DESIGN - Constructed with a stylish black matte finish and a durable but lightweight aircraft grade aluminium case that is unbeatable in EMI and RFI handling. A Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with up to 12 hours of playback, depending on usage, and a 5V/1.5A SmartPower USB that can be used as a power source to charge another device when not in use. All making it perfect for use on desktops or on the move
- TECH PACKED - 3D Matrix Plus and XBass Plus performance tuning delivers an incredible sound stage and phenomenal bass boost, while the AMR Global Master Timing precision clock system upgraded for ‘super low’ phase-noise and jitter, and built in iPurifier technology rebalances the USB signal to reduce jitter and packet errors. IEMs are made super quiet with our built-in iEMatch for sensitive in-ear monitors
- EASY CONNECTIVITY - Connect directly to your iPhone or Android, Digital Audio Player (DAP) or tablet using the male USB input (Apple Camera Connection Kit or Android OTG cable required, sold separately), then plug in your headphones (1/4 inch adapter included). At home, use the included USB 3.0 cable to connect your PC or Mac and the RCA line out to connect with active speakers or an amp. More inputs include SPDIF Coaxial + Optical, 3.5mm aux line in plus a digital coax output