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Adorama has iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC (0303020) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

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  • 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
  • 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • Includes: TOSLINK Mini-Plug to TOSLINK Adapter

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Model: iFi AUDIO iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC

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I can't stress enough how good this amp / all in one unit is. Killer price.
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12-04-2023 at 07:46 PM.

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12-04-2023 at 07:46 PM.
I bought this amp at $350 during black Friday. Good amp but I'm pretty upset that Adorama sent it with zero packaging. Not even a scrap of packaging paper. The OEM package was just sliding around in the shipping box banging against the sides.
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12-05-2023 at 07:54 AM.
12-05-2023 at 07:54 AM.
I can't stress enough how good this amp / all in one unit is. Killer price.
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12-05-2023 at 09:23 AM.
12-05-2023 at 09:23 AM.
Super nice warm and still very clean sound. High quality and powerful. Perfectly channel balanced except at almost inaudible low volume. The XBass is super fun. A steal at this price. BTW, Adorama was kind enough to do a price adjustment from the previous $349.
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Mcdonoma
12-05-2023 at 12:06 PM.
12-05-2023 at 12:06 PM.
Quote from FantasticHalibut653 :
Super nice warm and still very clean sound. High quality and powerful. Perfectly channel balanced except at almost inaudible low volume. The XBass is super fun. A steal at this price. BTW, Adorama was kind enough to do a price adjustment from the previous $349.

Also really enjoying the unit. Bought it during the first $349 sale on Sept 29. I wonder the chances they'd do a price adjustment slightly a month out...
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Selman
12-05-2023 at 03:06 PM.
12-05-2023 at 03:06 PM.
Nice! I was just about to buy a ifi Hip-Dac2. I was sleepy last night, so I held off. Then this just pops up. Went ahead and grabbed this since they are selling for more used.


From iFi:
What is the difference between the Micro iDSD Finale and the Micro iDSD Signature?
"The new Micro iDSD Finale is our latest product in our Micro line of product. The Micro iDSD Finale is an Adorama exclusive product, with only 1,000 units produced. It features the latest 16-core XMOS processor, which supports MQA decoding. The volume potentiometer has also received an upgrade, allowing the Finale to have the best channel balance low volumes, thereby rectifying Left/Right tracking even while the volume is low. We have also upgrade the capacitors to ELNA's high grade capacitor, ELNA Silmic II. Known for its superior acoustic characteristics, the Silmic II uses silk fibre to produce a sound that is both more powerful and mellower."

https://ifi-audio.com/the-finale-feast/
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tnghiem1984
12-05-2023 at 03:26 PM.
12-05-2023 at 03:26 PM.
I have a Schiit Magni. Is there a significant upgrade with this unit?
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Lakupipus
12-05-2023 at 03:30 PM.
12-05-2023 at 03:30 PM.
I bought a creative sound blast gc7 DAC because people raved about "how awesome things sound now with a DAC". I noticed 0 different from my built in sound chip on my high end motherboard. Unless you have like a 49$ motherboard you probably not going to notice much difference. Or maybe my headphones suck too much to notice any significant change, who knows.
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12-05-2023 at 03:34 PM.
12-05-2023 at 03:34 PM.
Quote from tnghiem1984 :
I have a Schiit Magni. Is there a significant upgrade with this unit?
It has a 4800mAh battery for one thing, so it's portable. It's got a bass EQ feature which some people like. It has a spacializer setting that is actually well reviewed. It has a little more input options.
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12-05-2023 at 03:40 PM.
Quote from Lakupipus :
I bought a creative sound blast gc7 DAC because people raved about "how awesome things sound now with a DAC". I noticed 0 different from my built in sound chip on my high end motherboard. Unless you have like a 49$ motherboard you probably not going to notice much difference. Or maybe my headphones suck too much to notice any significant change, who knows.
I've read many hours over the past several days from dozens of sources preparing for a purchase, and the consensus seems to be that modern motherboard DACs are exceptional. I needed a portable headphone amplifier anyway, so I'm giving it a go.
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motaku96
12-05-2023 at 04:14 PM.
12-05-2023 at 04:14 PM.
Is that an amp in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Quote from Selman :
It has a 4800mA battery for one thing, so it's portable. It's got a bass EQ feature which some people like. It has a spacializer setting that is actually well reviewed. It has a little more input options.
Curious, how long does the battery last?
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12-05-2023 at 04:22 PM.
12-05-2023 at 04:22 PM.
Quote from motaku96 :
Is that an amp in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?



Curious, how long does the battery last?
Why can't it be both?

iFi says it lasts up to 12 hours, but that is probably at 50% volume on some neutral music with bass boost turned off. Really jamming, I bet it will be about half of that. Prior to purchasing this I was looking at the Hip-Dac2 which is on sale now for $135. It has a 2200mAh battery​.
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12-05-2023 at 04:54 PM.
12-05-2023 at 04:54 PM.
"The Micro iDSD Finale is an Adorama exclusive product, with only 1,000 units produced."
lol, I wonder how many people bought this crap in full price.
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12-05-2023 at 06:52 PM.
12-05-2023 at 06:52 PM.
Quote from Selman :
It has a 4800mAh battery for one thing, so it's portable. It's got a bass EQ feature which some people like. It has a spacializer setting that is actually well reviewed. It has a little more input options.

Sorry I should have phrased my question better. All things equal (not counting bells and whistles, or portability), at the core service of plain sound amplification, would this sound any better than the Magni? As cheap as the Magni is, I think it's pretty well received as excellent sounding.
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