[chaz_flhr]

Has anyone purchased from high res audio I’m trying to decide between 44.1 FLAC or DSD64 the price difference is only 80 cents so I ca try out DSD?

 

[tdx]

All great advice here, cheers! And correct on the 4.4mm note.

I was asking because I read somewhere that the 4.4 version has a more powerful balanced output than the 2.5. But maybe I'm mistaken. I could get the 2.5 used for cheaper than the 4.4 so if they have the same power I will go that route.

 

[ufospls2]

I was asking because I read somewhere that the 4.4 version has a more powerful balanced output than the 2.5. But maybe I'm mistaken. I could get the 2.5 used for cheaper than the 4.4 so if they have the same power I will go that route.

Its a couple hundred mw difference if I remember correctly, nothing huge.

 

[tdx]

Ok thanks

 

[JaquesGelee]

Its a couple hundred mw difference if I remember correctly, nothing huge.

It's about that:

Pro iDSD 4.4mm socket. (16 Ω, balanced/single-ended): >4200mW /1>1,575mW
Pro iDSD 2.5mm socket. (16 Ω, balanced/single-ended): >4000mW /1>1,500mW

@tdx:
So, my bad. I have to correct myself. Besides, i would not have thought that there would actually be differences beside the connector dimensions. But it is negligible at all.

In my modest opinion, the 4.4 Version should be the way to go. Otherwise you could buy the 2.5 Version, if it is a good offer/ cheaper and use a 2,5 to XLR adapter and ignore the 2.5 plug.

Cheers

 

[Hunki Chunki]

I never found the 2.5mm version lacking in power ever. My volume levels never go above 30-40%. I am using a 2.5 mm to 4.4 mm adapter for all of my headphones.

I am using one of these on my 2.5mm version of the iDSD Pro, works great
https://drop.com/buy/ddhifi-dj44-4-4mm-adapters

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

I was asking because I read somewhere that the 4.4 version has a more powerful balanced output than the 2.5. But maybe I'm mistaken. I could get the 2.5 used for cheaper than the 4.4 so if they have the same power I will go that route.

It's about that:

Pro iDSD 4.4mm socket. (16 Ω, balanced/single-ended): >4200mW /1>1,575mW
Pro iDSD 2.5mm socket. (16 Ω, balanced/single-ended): >4000mW /1>1,500mW

@tdx:
So, my bad. I have to correct myself. Besides, i would not have thought that there would actually be differences beside the connector dimensions. But it is negligible at all.

In my modest opinion, the 4.4 Version should be the way to go. Otherwise you could buy the 2.5 Version, if it is a good offer/ cheaper and use a 2,5 to XLR adapter and ignore the 2.5 plug.

Cheers

This is correct and I was mistaken thinking they were the same as well!

The difference is indeed 200 mW.

 

[CADEng]

@iFi audio please help!

I want to make DIY balance cable with 2.5mm TRRS male connector for Senn HD650 and iFi iDSD Pro.

Please confirm pinout:
Tip R-
Ring close to tip R+
Ring close to sleeve L+
sleeve L-

 

[JaquesGelee]

@iFi audio please help!

I want to make DIY balance cable with 2.5mm TRRS male connector for Senn HD650 and iFi iDSD Pro.

Please confirm pinout:
Tip R-
Ring close to tip R+
Ring close to sleeve L+
sleeve L-

You are right, this is standard 2.5 pinout.

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

@iFi audio please help!

I want to make DIY balance cable with 2.5mm TRRS male connector for Senn HD650 and iFi iDSD Pro.

Please confirm pinout:
Tip R-
Ring close to tip R+
Ring close to sleeve L+
sleeve L-

You are right, this is standard 2.5 pinout.

Yep, I am pretty sure you are correct!

 

[ColdsnapBry]

Just curious about the wifi capabilities of the Pro iDSD. I have my computer with all my music right next to my audio setup, but I still use streamers so I can avoid using USB (as I find it carries ground loops and other noise with it). Can I stream from Foobar to the Pro iDSD?

 

[TooFrank]

@iFi audio please help!

I want to make DIY balance cable with 2.5mm TRRS male connector for Senn HD650 and iFi iDSD Pro.

Please confirm pinout:
Tip R-
Ring close to tip R+
Ring close to sleeve L+
sleeve L-

When you're done: I would like a similar cable 3.5 mm from headphones (i.e. focal) to the 2.5 mm ifis too - where to get that if you're not an DIY person?

 

[chaz_flhr]

When you're done: I would like a similar cable 3.5 mm from headphones (i.e. focal) to the 2.5 mm ifis too - where to get that if you're not an DIY person?

Amazon, Ali express or any of the custom headphone cable manufacturers I have Norneaudio cables and adapters.

 

[CADEng]

@Sebastien Chiu @JaquesGelee Guys, thank you!

@TooFrank My friend is DIY master so he will do that cable for me

 

[TooFrank]

@Sebastien Chiu @JaquesGelee Guys, thank you!

@TooFrank My friend is DIY master so he will do that cable for me

Maybe I can be friends with him too