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The iFi Audio Uno!
The iFi Audio Uno!
iFi Audio Uno - The Official Thread
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@AMR / iFi audio
IMO, to go for USB-C is a move into the right direction.
Will iFi audio switch to USB-C for all their new DACs in the future?
Thanks
Matt
IMO, to go for USB-C is a move into the right direction.
Will iFi audio switch to USB-C for all their new DACs in the future?
Thanks
Matt
Thanks for your kind words. USB-C will be taking over, but I think that in audio, USB type B will stay with us for a long, long time. I mean it as an audio market. In portable, the USB -C is a must now, but in full size...
...as well.
I don't see any drawbacks for USB-C in audio quite the contrary, so I would prefer if manufacturers go for this connector for all DACs.
A good example is Schiit Audio, they will replace all remaining USB-B with USB-C in the future.
It is unconvenient if customers must buy for new DACs and accessories new USB cables too and all new laptops have USB-C outputs anyway.
Matt
It might be in time, but as you have mentioned, people have tons of accessories, and we can't skip the fact that it became a standard in audio. We will see....as well.
I don't see any drawbacks for USB-C in audio quite the contrary, so I would prefer if manufacturers go for this connector for all DACs.
A good example is Schiit Audio, they will replace all remaining USB-B with USB-C in the future.
It is unconvenient if customers must buy for new DACs and accessories new USB cables too and all new laptops have USB-C outputs anyway.
Matt
Maybe a solution would be to offer for the higher priced DACs and accessories both USB-C and USB-B inputs.
Matt
That won't happen. Our goal is to provide the lowest possible price for the best quality. You have to optimise your production strongly to achieve that. Having one products in two versions would cause the price for end user to go up. Which we don't want to do.
Sorry if I'm sounding negative, but I really want to explain the potential issues, instead of saying: no. Well, two issues with that:
1. An extra connector takes a lot of space, which can be a problem with our smaller devices. But, it's not as bad as:
2. Signal integrity. You can't split the USB into two connectors. USB is a high-speed signal and requires controlled impedance throughout the length of the traces. If one would add a second socket and split the traces, the signal that would arrive at the XMOS controller would look nothing like USB signal.
Some years ago I asked a DAC manufacturer if there was a substantial reason for designing around USB 2.0 printer cables as their preferred output. I will not answer over the top of our friend from iFi, but instead state USB 2.0 isn't going away in consumer electronics anytime soon. Certainly not about to be outright replaced by USB-C.
Laptop manufacturers specifically manufacture one port designs requiring a large dongle to add desired ports. How does a device that includes the correct cable further inconvenience you?
This is a great point. With a product this affordable we couldn't provide two different USB cables. We have included the USB type A cable as it still is very popular both among desktops and laptops.Some years ago I asked a DAC manufacturer if there was a substantial reason for designing around USB 2.0 printer cables as their preferred output. I will not answer over the top of our friend from iFi, but instead state USB 2.0 isn't going away in consumer electronics anytime soon. Certainly not about to be outright replaced by USB-C.
Laptop manufacturers specifically manufacture one port designs requiring a large dongle to add desired ports. How does a device that includes the correct cable further inconvenience you?
This looks like a solution to a problem I have but I am not sure if it will do what I want.
I want my tablet (ipad) to connect with the UNO via bluetooth (to stream music ) and then connect my wireless headphones to the UNO so I can listen to the music.
I am aware that I can connect my headphones to the ipad but I am hoping that going through the UNO that I have better quality.
Am I correct in assuming this and will the connection work like this?
Luke
I want my tablet (ipad) to connect with the UNO via bluetooth (to stream music ) and then connect my wireless headphones to the UNO so I can listen to the music.
I am aware that I can connect my headphones to the ipad but I am hoping that going through the UNO that I have better quality.
Am I correct in assuming this and will the connection work like this?
Luke
Thank you for the suggestion! And I see my mistake now, the Uno has no bluetooth...
, I have been looking at so many things in a short time that I simply looked over the fact this device is not the one I need. Now I feel stupid Don't feel stupid. You had everything else right.Thank you for the suggestion! And I see my mistake now, the Uno has no bluetooth...
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@LuckyLuke To have a better sound with BT headphones, you should connect them via a cable to an iFi Audio GO Blu (for example). But that kind of defeats the purpose of BT headphones, doesn't it?
It's not as easy to upgrade the sound of the BT headphones, as they are a whole package, including a DAC and AMP tuned specifically for it.
It's not as easy to upgrade the sound of the BT headphones, as they are a whole package, including a DAC and AMP tuned specifically for it.
It is indeed not easy. Maybe I didnt explain myself that good in the previous post.
The reason for my search is that I practice/play the drums and I do this by playing along with music via Tidal/Roon.
So the best way would be via wireless headphones, since that gives me the most maneuverability and with the best possible quality of music in my ears and on top of that with a reasonable budget ( I know, a huge mountain to climb
).But indeed, maybe via a cable is still the best way to channel music to a source, for now.
Anyway, I thank both you and Gregadd for your help and suggestions.
Both of you have shed a lot of light in the darkness
Thanks!
Luke
You are welcome! I agree with @Gregadd that those Sony headphones are great.It is indeed not easy. Maybe I didnt explain myself that good in the previous post.
The reason for my search is that I practice/play the drums and I do this by playing along with music via Tidal/Roon.
So the best way would be via wireless headphones, since that gives me the most maneuverability and with the best possible quality of music in my ears and on top of that with a reasonable budget ( I know, a huge mountain to climb
But indeed, maybe via a cable is still the best way to channel music to a source, for now.
Anyway, I thank both you and Gregadd for your help and suggestions.
Both of you have shed a lot of light in the darkness
Thanks!
Luke
If you have any other questions let me know
Check out this amazing in-depth review of the Uno by The Boomer Consumer. In the review, he mentions the Uno's extensive functionality and appreciates its small footprint. Check it out, that's an amazing watch!
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