Specifications
5. Audio Format LED (kHz) R L
DIGITAL INPUT Digital Inputs: USB 3.0 type A “OTG” Socket(USB2.0compatible/
SPDIF
The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and INPUT with iPurifier® technology built-in )/
sampling frequency received by the micro iDSD Signature from S-PDIF (3.5mm coaxial/optical)
the music source. Output:
OUTPUT 10 11 12 13 14 S-Balanced: 4.4mm
LED Mode S-E: 6.3mm/RCA
Green PCM 44/48/88/96kHz 13. USB-C (5V) battery charge input DAC section
7 8 9
micro Yellow
White
PCM 176/192/352/384kHz
PCM 768kHz
For charging only. Due to the very high powered nature of the
micro iDSD Signature, a full recharge with a high-powered or
DAC:
Clock:
Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD, PCM DAC by Dual-core
Burr Brown
Ultra low jitter GMT Femtosecond Clock
7. S/PDIF 3.5mm Coaxial/Optical input standard charger would take ~ 3 hours and ~ 12 hours Formats: DSD512/256/128/64,
Cyan DSD64/DSD128 When USB is not used, connect to a Coaxial/Optical cable (through respectively. Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD
iDSD
Blue DSD256 a Toslink Mini-Plug). DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz),
Red DSD512 14. LED for Battery Status Double/Single-Speed DXD
Tip: a Toslink Mini-Plug to Toslink adaptor is included for connecting a Toslink PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/
Magenta MQA optical cable. LED Status 88.2/48/44.1kHz)
White* > 75% MQA
Tip: The S/PDIF standard supports PCM only up to 192kHz. Filters:
6. ON/OFF and Analogue Volume Control Green* > 25%
DSD Extreme/Extended/Standard Bandwidth
The analogue volume control in the micro iDSD Signature is 8. RCA analogue output 10. Power Mode Red* > 10% PCM Bit-Perfect/Minimum-Phase/Standard
superior to any digital volume control. This is an analogue output. There are 3 different types of power output levels to drive Red (flashing) ≤ 10% DXD Bit-Perfect Processing
Line Output
OFF
Warning: Due to the high power of the micro iDSD Signature, always start off at a
different headphones from the ultra-sensitive in-ear monitors *Battery LED will flash when it is charging. Dynamic Range (Line):
+
XBass
+
to the most demanding over-ear headphones . >117db(A)
low volume level so that there is no risk of damage to your headphones or your 9. USB3.0 'Type A' input port THD & N (0dBFS Line): <0.003%
hearing. iFi audio is not responsible for any hearing or equipment damage from
1 2 3 4 5 6 For data transfer only. Connect your phone to the micro iDSD Approximate listening time (in Battery mode with typical headphones): Technologies Output Voltage (Line): >2V
misuse.
Signature with a Lightning to a USB Camera Adapter (Apple) or • Octa-DSD512/PCM768 and 2X DXD. Output Impedance: <240Ω
= for the most demanding headphones (~6 hours).
Power ON. Power OFF. USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable (Android). When using other audio Jitter (correlated): Below AP2 test set limit
= for medium-sensitivity headphones (~9 hours). • Dual-Core Native DSD/PCM Burr-Brown® chipset.
Headamp Section
1. Single-ended 6.3mm output OFF sources, please connect with a USB cable.
• S-Balanced 4.4mm output with (4,100mW).
= for high-sensitivity IEMs (~12 hours). Headphone Power Output
For connecting single-ended 6.3mm headphones. With single- Tip: It is preferable to use a USB 3.0 over using a USB 2.0 port on the PC. • Performance boosting Direct-Drive® and Headamp Turbo®. Turbo mode
ended 3.5mm headphones, connect with a 3.5mm to 6.3mm
Tip: The micro iDSD Signature comes with a pre-installed firmware v5.30 • Zero Jitter/Femto clock system upgraded for lower phase-noise/jitter. Power (max) 10.0V/4,100 mW
adapter. Power (continuous) >1,560 mW @ 64 Ohm
optimised for MQA. This version also handles up to PCM384/DSD256. • Digital engine upgraded with iFi custom ultra-low noise Op-Amp Ov2028.
OFF OFF 11. Digital Filter >166 mW @ 600 Ohm
Tip: With a new pair of IEMs/Headphones, ALWAYS start with the volume no Tip: For firmware optimised to run PCM768/DSD5 12(non-MQA) please install • Analogue section upgraded with iFi custom ultra-low noise Op-Amp Normal mode
higher than 9 o' clock and with the Power Mode set to 'Eco'. The following are user-selectable: Ov2627.
firmware v5.20. Power (max) 5.5V/1,900 mW
Tip: For Apple iOS and Android devices, please use battery power, otherwise you
may receive error messages from your device.
• Ultra-low impedance OS-CON polymer capacitors and Panasonic audio- Power (continuous) >100 mW @ 300 Ohm
Tip: For all downloads: www.ifi-audio.com/downloads/ DSD: Extreme/Extended/ Standard Range (analogue) filters
2. S-Balanced 4.4mm analogue output grade ECPU film capactiors. >950 mW @ 32 Ohm
Connect balanced 4.4mm headphones. Tip: For connection to Apple devices, an Apple Lightning to a USB Camera Adapter PCM: Bit-Perfect/Minimum-Phase/Standard (digital) filters • Performance-tuned 3D+® and XBass+®. Eco mode
isrequired. For connection to Android devices, a USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable and
DXD: Bit-Perfect Processing (fixed) analogue filter • Turbo/Normal/Eco modes. Power (max) 2.0V/500 mW @ 8 Ohm
Tip: As the micro iDSD Signature is balanced, we recommend the 4.4mm output. appropriate OS support are required. Power (continuous) >250 mW @ 16 Ohm
Tip: For PCM we recommend ‘Bit-Perfect’ for listening and ‘Standard’ for Dynamic Range (HP): >115dB(A) (Eco Mode, 2V Out)
For more information, please refer to www.ifi-audio.com. measurements. For DSD, select Extreme/Extended/Standard to find the one that THD &N (HP 500mW/16R): < 0.008%
3. XBass+® sounds best for listening and ‘Standard Range’ for measurements.
Output Voltage (HP): >10V (Turbo Mode)
XBass+® (On/Off ) was uniquely designed to extend bass Output Impedance: <1Ω (iEMatch not engaged)
response to suit different headphones. It is a pure analogue 12. iEMatch® switch Maximum Output Power: 4,100 mW @ 16 Ohm Load
signal circuit. With the iEMatch®, even the most sensitive In-Ear-Monitors Continuous Output Power: 1,000 mW @ 64 Ohm Load
(IEMs) can be matched to the micro iDSD Signature. Battery: Lithium-polymer 4800mAh
Power System: Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up
4. 3D+® Off = off to1500mA charging current
iEMatch®
The 3D+® (on/off ) recreates a holographic sound field. It is a High Sensitivity = For High Sensitivity IEMs. Dimensions: 172 x 65 x 27 mm
pure analogue signal processing circuit designed for listening 6.8" x 2.6" x 1.1"
Ultra Sensitivity = For Ultra Sensitivity IEMs.
to headphones as if one was listening to speakers. This Weights: 295 g (0.65 Ibs)
addresses the 'music inside the head' sensation, which makes Warranty period: 12months
for unsettling listening. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Tip: Sonically-hindering DSP is NOT used in our XBass+ or 3D+ technologies.
They use the highest-quality discrete components and operate purely in the
analogue domain. This means all the clarity and resolution of the original music
is retained.
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