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iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC

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Adorama has iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC (0303020) on sale for $219. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Experience the cutting-edge 16-Core XMOS technology, enabling flawless MQA decoding
  • Enjoy precise control with an enhanced volume knob, minimizing any left/right imbalances
  • Unleash enhanced performance with the upgraded ELNA Audio capacitor, ensuring unparalleled audio quality
  • Immerse yourself in elegance with the striking FINALE titanium grey chassis design
  • Elevate your audio experience to new heights with exceptional sound reproduction
  • Witness perfection as every detail has been meticulously fine-tuned for optimal performance
  • Discover the epitome of precision in every aspect, from design to functionality
  • Trust in the product's reliability, thanks to rigorous circuit training for optimal functionality
  • Customize your audio to suit your preferences with versatile options tailored just for you
  • Embrace the industry-leading Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC chips for unparalleled audio accuracy
  • Immerse yourself in the world of Hi-Res Audio with seamless compatibility
  • Experience audio like never before with the 3D+ Holographic feature, creating an expansive and immersive soundstage

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  • iFi AUDIO 2 Year Limited Warranty.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Adorama has iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC (0303020) on sale for $219. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Experience the cutting-edge 16-Core XMOS technology, enabling flawless MQA decoding
  • Enjoy precise control with an enhanced volume knob, minimizing any left/right imbalances
  • Unleash enhanced performance with the upgraded ELNA Audio capacitor, ensuring unparalleled audio quality
  • Immerse yourself in elegance with the striking FINALE titanium grey chassis design
  • Elevate your audio experience to new heights with exceptional sound reproduction
  • Witness perfection as every detail has been meticulously fine-tuned for optimal performance
  • Discover the epitome of precision in every aspect, from design to functionality
  • Trust in the product's reliability, thanks to rigorous circuit training for optimal functionality
  • Customize your audio to suit your preferences with versatile options tailored just for you
  • Embrace the industry-leading Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC chips for unparalleled audio accuracy
  • Immerse yourself in the world of Hi-Res Audio with seamless compatibility
  • Experience audio like never before with the 3D+ Holographic feature, creating an expansive and immersive soundstage

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • iFi AUDIO 2 Year Limited Warranty.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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truth.xbl
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There is only one Finale edition, and this is it. It doesn't say signature on the device. The difference between the "Signature" edition (the blue one) and the "Finale" edition (this grey one) are that the Finale has:

-improved potentiometer with less channel imbalance
-different (not better, not worse) capacitors
-upgraded processor (pulled from v1 idsd Diablo)

Functionally the only difference is that this one can decode MQA which most people don't care about. Sound wise and measurement wise, they're identical.

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Jun 21, 2025 01:10 AM
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chesserJun 21, 2025 01:10 AM
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I got the non-signature version - i.e. the "iFi micro iDSD Finale" Does anyone know what the difference is? Should I return it?
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Quote from chesser :
I got the non-signature version - i.e. the "iFi micro iDSD Finale" Does anyone know what the difference is? Should I return it?

afaik, this is the latest/last version of this made and I believe it has everything the signature has + more.
Jun 21, 2025 12:18 PM
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Quote from chesser :
I got the non-signature version - i.e. the "iFi micro iDSD Finale" Does anyone know what the difference is? Should I return it?
There is only one Finale edition, and this is it. It doesn't say signature on the device. The difference between the "Signature" edition (the blue one) and the "Finale" edition (this grey one) are that the Finale has:

-improved potentiometer with less channel imbalance
-different (not better, not worse) capacitors
-upgraded processor (pulled from v1 idsd Diablo)

Functionally the only difference is that this one can decode MQA which most people don't care about. Sound wise and measurement wise, they're identical.
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OliveHarrier192Jun 21, 2025 12:21 PM
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checked the site and it say Finale and not signature so which one is this? the signatures are actually blue in color
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TheEdgeJun 21, 2025 01:08 PM
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Quote from OliveHarrier192 :
checked the site and it say Finale and not signature so which one is this? the signatures are actually blue in color
This is the Signature Finale. I've ordered it from Adorama before (when it was $249) and mine was gray just like the site shows.
Jun 21, 2025 04:19 PM
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truth.xblJun 21, 2025 04:19 PM
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Quote from OliveHarrier192 :
checked the site and it say Finale and not signature so which one is this? the signatures are actually blue in color
The "Finale" is the final revision of the Signature edition, with the updates I mentioned in my previous comment. They're are essentially indistinguishable from a sound standpoint.
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phrodiniJun 22, 2025 03:07 AM
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Quote from truth.xbl :
The "Finale" is the final revision of the Signature edition, with the updates I mentioned in my previous comment. They're are essentially indistinguishable from a sound standpoint.
What kind of headphones do you use with yours?

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iconianJun 22, 2025 06:45 PM
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Quote from phrodini :
What kind of headphones do you use with yours?
i used them with basically hardest driven ones possible... hifiman and audeze and other high end models. it does it with ease.
Jun 22, 2025 08:54 PM
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phrodiniJun 22, 2025 08:54 PM
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Quote from iconian :
i used them with basically hardest driven ones possible... hifiman and audeze and other high end models. it does it with ease.
Good looks on the info, I'll try them with my hifiman joints today, esp, the he6 v2 that they say is a challenge.
Jun 23, 2025 12:33 AM
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nietzschetmhJun 23, 2025 12:33 AM
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is this good for fps games?
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fintlewoodlewixJun 23, 2025 01:50 AM
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This again? Ugh.
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stevenjchangJun 23, 2025 02:06 AM
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what is considered regular price for this (this or a similar version). The online prices are all over the place, it's hard to get a gauge
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pmftJun 23, 2025 04:06 AM
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Quote from stevenjchang :
what is considered regular price for this (this or a similar version). The online prices are all over the place, it's hard to get a gauge
I think about $320
Jun 23, 2025 04:08 AM
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pmftJun 23, 2025 04:08 AM
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Would this be an improvement over a schiit stack? I like that it'd be portable, but mostly wondering whether it would be an improvement/worthy upgrade for desktop listening...

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avagyanJun 23, 2025 04:54 AM
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Growing up, I built tube amplifier projects and various other sound electronics, and I love music. I listen to music on my way to work using my Buds 3 Pro or live (I live in NYC). When I can find an album in Dolby Atmos, I'll listen to that; otherwise, I wouldn't even mind listening in mono if the music is good.
But what is this amplifier used for? What music do you all listen to in what circumstances?
Someone gifted me a Motiva Big Ego amp, and I want to know how to see the difference it makes. I have a Galaxy S24 Ultra, which I believe can play lossless audio, and I have some songs in .flac on the phone and VLC (only because the artists Maria Schneider and Wendy Carlos opted out of streaming platforms).
What should I do to experience a noticeable difference in sound quality?
I'm sure that I'm missing something, if you pay $200 for this, it can't be a hoax or a placebo effect, right?
thanks

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