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Adorama has iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC (0303020) for $449. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • iFi AUDIO micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC
  • TOSLINK Mini-Plug to TOSLINK Adapter
Features:
  • Cutting-edge 16-Core XMOS technology for flawless MQA decoding
  • Enhanced volume knob for precise control, minimizing imbalances
  • Upgraded ELNA Audio capacitor for superior performance
  • Striking FINALE titanium grey chassis design
  • Versatile audio options tailored to personal preferences
  • Industry-leading Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC chips
  • Compatible with Hi-Res Audio for a premium listening experience
  • 3D+ Holographic feature for immersive soundstage

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$449 + free s/h

according to the product page, this has a few upgraded parts (listed below)
  • MQA Decoder (old versions had renderer, decoder is better)
  • Extra warranty (24 months instead of 12 months)
  • Custom color
Also includes 4.4mm balanced input and plenty of power for any headphones (4,100 mW @ 16 Ohm Load). This works on a batter (old version for me, was good for 8-12hrs) and plugged in.
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d3a1z
07-13-2023 at 10:55 AM.
07-13-2023 at 10:55 AM.
Glad to see they are ending this product in a cool way. Amazing device back in the day and still pretty competitive even today. I have tried a majority of the lower end (not $2k) iFi products and have never been disappointed.
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mtsaver
07-13-2023 at 11:01 AM.
07-13-2023 at 11:01 AM.
I have been looking to get a compact and easily transportable desktop DAC/amp combo unit that performs well.
How does it stack up against the Topping ex5 or the Grace m900? I have seen people compalin that it does not have... Bluetooth, potential channel imbalance at low volumes, and audible popping noise during power on/off. Does this popping noise have any negative impact on headphones? Additionally, I've noticed some users mentioning that it can become slightly warm when used in a desktop setup. Does charging and using it simultaneously have any long-term effects on the battery life?
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07-13-2023 at 11:07 AM.
07-13-2023 at 11:07 AM.
Quote from mtsaver :
I have been looking to get a compact and easily transportable desktop DAC/amp combo unit that performs well.
How does it stack up against the Topping ex5 or the Grace m900? I have seen people compalin that it does not have... Bluetooth, potential channel imbalance at low volumes, and audible popping noise during power on/off. Does this popping noise have any negative impact on headphones? Additionally, I've noticed some users mentioning that it can become slightly warm when used in a desktop setup. Does charging and using it simultaneously have any long-term effects on the battery life?
I can't answer the two comparison questions. I can say iFi stuff is generally neutral with a slightly warm tilt. Works well with rough recordings without removing all the detail. OK for the rest... no Bluetooth, my old one didn't have channel imbalance but any real pot can, there was a tiny pop but not nearly enough to hurt headphones. It does have multiple gains so you can easily get out the imbalance range. It does get a bit hot when running, but you can also run this purely on USB and battery which is cool. That is also how they get the 4 watts of output. This is meant for a high end laptop setup. If you are stationary there are probably better options.
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07-13-2023 at 11:16 AM.
07-13-2023 at 11:16 AM.
Quote from mtsaver :
I have been looking to get a compact and easily transportable desktop DAC/amp combo unit that performs well.
How does it stack up against the Topping ex5 or the Grace m900? I have seen people compalin that it does not have... Bluetooth, potential channel imbalance at low volumes, and audible popping noise during power on/off. Does this popping noise have any negative impact on headphones? Additionally, I've noticed some users mentioning that it can become slightly warm when used in a desktop setup. Does charging and using it simultaneously have any long-term effects on the battery life?

I never had channel imbalance, but not having BT id not the issue for me,,, because bt to me is not audiophile... but conviniencephile Smilie


warm, likely yes, because it has battery, so you are constantly charging it. it can def function as a desktop unit, but imo, prob best to be used on balance and a 2year warranty really helps with that, imo
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Schlomo87
07-13-2023 at 02:24 PM.
07-13-2023 at 02:24 PM.
I was looking at the Ifi hip dac 2 to use with sennheiser hd 600. Is this way better than that? Probably quite a bit more than I wanted to spend on something like this but it does seem like a pretty slick deal.
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07-13-2023 at 02:34 PM.
07-13-2023 at 02:34 PM.
Quote from Schlomo87 :
I was looking at the Ifi hip dac 2 to use with sennheiser hd 600. Is this way better than that? Probably quite a bit more than I wanted to spend on something like this but it does seem like a pretty slick deal.

this was their flagship for a long time, until they introduced diablo model.. so this is still their 2nd highest end portable product, so yes, imo better and much more versatile
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Schlomo87
07-13-2023 at 03:11 PM.
07-13-2023 at 03:11 PM.
Versatile how like being able to power external passive speakers ? Or just more settings with headphones ?
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07-13-2023 at 03:14 PM.
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Versatile how like being able to power external passive speakers ? Or just more settings with headphones ?

many settings with headphones + i think 8+ hrs on battery .. it an power really hard to drive headphones with ease
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07-13-2023 at 04:22 PM.
07-13-2023 at 04:22 PM.
For a couple of years, I ran into QC issues with iFi. Units were replaced but I spent a few months (combined) waiting for the resolutions. Was I an outlier or did they improve?

The cost and the warranty make it so I'm considering coming back to iFi. Nice deal!

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texst
07-13-2023 at 08:27 PM.
07-13-2023 at 08:27 PM.
Will this damage my hearing?
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amax
07-13-2023 at 09:42 PM.
07-13-2023 at 09:42 PM.
Always hilarious seeing SD visitors pretend that they need this, or can hear the difference. Suckas!
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Noobzilla771
07-13-2023 at 10:30 PM.
07-13-2023 at 10:30 PM.
Quote from amax :
Always hilarious seeing SD visitors pretend that they need this, or can hear the difference. Suckas!
I'm sorry you have bad ears =(
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07-14-2023 at 12:03 AM.
07-14-2023 at 12:03 AM.
Quote from amax :
Always hilarious seeing SD visitors pretend that they need this, or can hear the difference. Suckas!
If you're in the all DACs and amps sound the same camp then I am sorry to say that you are missing out.
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