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Nov 29, 2024 12:27 AM

iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC

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Adorama has iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC (0303020) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • 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
  • Includes: TOSLINK Mini-Plug to TOSLINK Adapter

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Written by citan359 | Staff
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  • About this Product:
    • iFi AUDIO 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 customer reviews.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC (0303020) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • 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
  • Includes: TOSLINK Mini-Plug to TOSLINK Adapter

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
  • About this Product:
    • iFi AUDIO 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 customer reviews.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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I've been trying to figure out if this is worth it and found that it's been around $299.. possibly on and off. Just sharing in case it helps anyone.
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Nov 29, 2024 10:39 PM
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ranoobuNov 29, 2024 10:39 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I've been trying to figure out if this is worth it and found that it's been around $299.. possibly on and off. Just sharing in case it helps anyone.
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Nov 30, 2024 12:57 AM
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Makaveli6103Nov 30, 2024 12:57 AM
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Quote from ranoobu View quoted comment :
I've been trying to figure out if this is worth it and found that it's been around $299.. possibly on and off. Just sharing in case it helps anyone.
I have an older version, the black label. It was my daily driver for years until I got a Fiio R2R.
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Nov 30, 2024 1:04 AM
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OlekNov 30, 2024 1:04 AM
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I got this one a year ago for $350 before they dropped price to $300. I really like it and use it all the time. I have some better DACs and amps, but they generate a lot of heat, so I tend to use this one as 3-season dac/amp that is good enough and switch to better equipment in the winter when extra heat is more of a benefit. But... I find that this little gem is good enough that I often do not feel like switching to bigger guns anyway.

Anyway, I have a good assortment of decent IEMs and large over-the-ear headphones, and iFi iDsd Micro works well enough with all of them. Having 'bass boost' switch is helpful with some headphones that are a little too 'neutral'.

It is not a 'true' balanced amp, if that matters to you, but I just care about end result - and it is good.

Also, I had first version of it, and original was really hard on the battery (when plugged in most of the time) and killed it after couple years. This version is supposedly have charging logic improved to go easier on the battery when left plugged in, but I do not know yet how well it is going to work - unfortunately it is not something simple like being able to limit charging to 80%, it is some 'smart' logic with poorly defined activation conditions and unclear changes in charging behavior.
Nov 30, 2024 4:38 AM
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sfsjHihiddddNov 30, 2024 4:38 AM
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do they help when the final connection is dac to bluetooth speaker but connected with 3.5mm audio cable between? ......
Nov 30, 2024 4:41 AM
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BootySandwichNov 30, 2024 4:41 AM
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I currently have a Qudelix 5k and love it. The app is phenomenal and I love having EQ. Anyone have insights on how this will compare? I'd love a portable amp that could provide decent power for my LCD-2Cs.
Nov 30, 2024 8:46 AM
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MiniSuperNov 30, 2024 8:46 AM
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Quote from sfsjHihidddd View quoted comment :
do they help when the final connection is dac to bluetooth speaker but connected with 3.5mm audio cable between? ......
If I understand your question correctly, you are basically bypassing bluetooth and use your speakers wired. Then this DAC would help but how much it would help depends on your speakers.
Nov 30, 2024 10:15 PM
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FabulousBelieve394Nov 30, 2024 10:15 PM
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Wish they had the black phono preamp at that price.

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Nov 30, 2024 11:47 PM
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OlekNov 30, 2024 11:47 PM
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Quote from BootySandwich View quoted comment :
I currently have a Qudelix 5k and love it. The app is phenomenal and I love having EQ. Anyone have insights on how this will compare? I'd love a portable amp that could provide decent power for my LCD-2Cs.
I also have Qudelix5k and I also loved to geek out with its EQ until I realized that no matter how I tweak it, sound quality never goes much above 'decent'. This iFi device is basically opposite of Qudelix5k - there is absolutely nothing modern or 'high tech' about it and its phone integration, but it does have good baseline sound quality. I do not think those two devices compete at all - they are for a very different use-cases. When I want to listen on the go, I grab Qudelix without thinking, when I want quality sound that is relatively portable (but not 'on the go'), I choose iFi without much thinking either.
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Dec 2, 2024 12:14 PM
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jooparadiseDec 2, 2024 12:14 PM
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This is a great small one for the value and the quality. I tried many dac/amp from ifi, they do know what the good sound is! I really loved this one, and mostly used for audeze, sennheirser. Enough power to druve them with good sound.
Dec 3, 2024 4:03 AM
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BraveGuide140Dec 3, 2024 4:03 AM
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Quote from Olek View quoted comment :
I also have Qudelix5k and I also loved to geek out with its EQ until I realized that no matter how I tweak it, sound quality never goes much above 'decent'. This iFi device is basically opposite of Qudelix5k - there is absolutely nothing modern or 'high tech' about it and its phone integration, but it does have good baseline sound quality. I do not think those two devices compete at all - they are for a very different use-cases. When I want to listen on the go, I grab Qudelix without thinking, when I want quality sound that is relatively portable (but not 'on the go'), I choose iFi without much thinking either.
Genuinely wondering, what is the use case of portable but not on the go?
I had the first edition iDsD that's ended up being used as desktop dac until I upgraded
I got qudelix 5k to power tia trio / shichiku kangen when moving about and E70V & L70 for desktop to power Abyss diana tc / verite closed. I wonder when device like this may come into play
Dec 3, 2024 5:23 AM
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BeigeThread9558Dec 3, 2024 5:23 AM
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Any idea how this compares to the chord Mojo 2?
Dec 6, 2024 2:08 AM
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jester1030Dec 6, 2024 2:08 AM
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Quote from BraveGuide140 View quoted comment :
Genuinely wondering, what is the use case of portable but not on the go?
I had the first edition iDsD that's ended up being used as desktop dac until I upgraded
I got qudelix 5k to power tia trio / shichiku kangen when moving about and E70V & L70 for desktop to power Abyss diana tc / verite closed. I wonder when device like this may come into play
I take this and Fostex TR-XOO to work (office job) and do not want to leave them, or at least would stow in locker when away.
Dec 7, 2024 7:09 AM
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PaleteroManDec 7, 2024 7:09 AM
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Quote from BeigeThread9558 View quoted comment :
Any idea how this compares to the chord Mojo 2?
The Mojo 2 is better than most portable DACs/amps. If you have the money to buy the Mojo I think it would be the better choice. You could also consider the Mojo 1 which sounds a bit warmer than the Mojo 2, but the Mojo 2 is a bit more detailed.

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