Battery – How does it work?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
You can run and power the device straight from your PC taking from the USB power line, however you must connect the unit then switch on, whilst the on board…
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Battery – How long will it last before expiring?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
The battery inside these units are long lasting and you’ll easy reach 4+ years life span. Battery life is normally around 500 full cycles (full charge and run flat), but…
Read moreCan my DAC fully unfold MQA?
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MQA (Master quality audio)
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All iFi MQA compatible DACs can do the last MQA unfold, thus fully unfold MQA master tracks. MQA renderer DACs do the last unfold and require Tidal etc. to do…
Read moreCan this be used as a pre-amp?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
Yes of course, this can be used as a pre-amplifier. You just control the volume. If you want to bypass it then put the volume on 100% (max).
Read moreDACs without digital filter switch, what do they use?
DAC Lifestyle
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All current iFi products that do not have filter selection use the minimum filter for sample rates up to 192kHz and bit-perfect above 192kHz.
Read moreFrequency response for all iFi DSD DACs
DAC General Lifestyle
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All iFi DSD playing DACs have a -3dB point for around 75kHz / 90kHz (depending on the precise model) if the sample rate is > 96khz. At sample rates lower…
Read moreIs it possible to use the nano iDSD with a headphone splitter?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
As long as the combined impedance of the two headphones is high enough, no issue.
Read moreIs it possible to use this as an USB to SPDIF converter?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
Yes you can but it is only SPDIF coaxial out. Past that, the iDSD nano LE has no digital output option.
Read moreIs it possible to use this with an A/V receiver?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
Yes but the iDSD nano is only 2 channel therefore your A/V system must be swapped over to 2 channel instead of multi-channel.
Read moreSPDIF – Shed more information?
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Question: It states that the coaxial digital output is PCM 192kHz, is this PCM 24 bit or is it variable depending on source from 16 to 32bit? Answer: SPDIF only…
Read moreVoltage – RCA output
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
The RCA’s output 1.65v. This is lower than the industry line level output of 2v.
Read moreWhat is the average DC offset on the RCA output?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
DC offset is normally a few milli-volt.
Read moreWhat is the digital reference calibrated at?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
We use industry standard of 0dBFS = Digital full scale or maximum undistorted signal and we generally have 2v nominal output. Extra: What signal level is used as “0(dB)VU” is…
Read moreWhat is the frequency range of the iDSD Nano?
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The iDSD nano has an analogue stage bandwidth of 7Hz to 75kHz. High-frequency cut-off will depend on the sample rate played (192kHz or higher), material at quad speed and above…
Read moreWhat is the max impedance for the amplifier (iDSD LE), example 320 ohms?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
No max but minimum is 12 Ohm.
Read moreWhy am I experiencing clicks when I turn the volume?
nano iDSD nano iDSD LE
The small clicking sound is due to the fact the iDSD nano is using a “stepper” analogue volume control for the best sound, hence while changing up and down the…
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Softwares
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Firstly, it should be stated that ifi’s USB driver is a safe and reliable software that will not cause any adverse malfunctions to your computer. There are generally three situations…
Read moreWill 4-pin 3.5mm TRRS connectors work?
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With 4-pin 3.5mm plugs on smartphone headsets it cannot be guaranteed that the ground makes reliably the correct contact with sockets designed for 3 in 3.5mm plugs TRS. Therefore we…
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