A 4.4mm output on its rear, what does it do?
iDSD Diablo
This 4.4mm output is a balanced line out that allows you to use the iDSD Diablo as a balanced DAC for i.e. active speakers or stereo amplifier.
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Read moreBut is this volume control based on a potentiometer?
iDSD Diablo
Our very own OV2028 operational amplifiers inside the iDSD Diablo have THD so vanishingly low (0.00006%) that no volume chip would be able to keep up with them on linearity…
Read moreCan I use and charge it at the same time?
iDSD Diablo
Yes, you can, but for the best sound quality avoid charging at the same time.
Read moreDo you mean your OptimaLoop technology? What’s that all about?
iDSD Diablo
The iDSD Diablo’s analogue stage incorporates one global and several local negative feedback loops. All are optimized for their own functions and they complement each other, which impacts on the…
Read moreHow do I power it on?
iDSD Diablo
Please turn the iDSD Diablo’s volume knob until a click is heard and you’re good to go.
Read moreHow long will its battery last?
iDSD Diablo
The iDSD Diablo’s approximate battery running time should be around 6 hours dependent upon listening volume and type of headphones.
Read moreI see that it doesn’t have many features present in previous micro iDSD devices. Why?
iDSD Diablo
The iDSD Diablo was designed as a streamlined purist product with sound quality as its top priority. All functionalities that didn’t contribute to this fundamental task were purposely omitted.
Read moreIs this line output regulated?
iDSD Diablo
The iDSD Diablo was designed as a purist device stripped from everything other than essentials that contribute to sound quality. It is a fixed line output.
Read moreIs USB-C port is only for charging?
iDSD Diablo
Yes, this socket is only to charge the iDSD Diablo, which takes ~5 hours with high-powered chargers (such as our iPower X) and ~8 hours with regular chargers.
Read moreIts Power Mode switch works just as it did in your previous iDSD devices?
iDSD Diablo
Yes, which means that the iDSD Diablo has what it takes to comfortably handle pretty much everything from very sensitive IEMs to inefficient planar headphones.
Read moreIts volume control is analogue?
iDSD Diablo
Yes, it is. We’re not crazy about digital attenuation and resolution loss that follows.
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