Finely tuned
Based around two Burr-Brown DAC chips in a custom ‘interleaved’ configuration, the digital engine has four pairs of differential signals - two pairs per channel. This means:
- lower noise floor
- better channel separation
- finer musical details and micro-dynamics
The micro iDSD Signature handles up to PCM 768, DSD 512, 2xDXD and MQA. All of this is done natively. PCM and DSD remain “bit-perfect”.
Circuit training
With up to 4100mW of power, the micro iDSD Signature can drive all manner of headphones with aplomb, from highly sensitive in-ear monitors to current-hungry planar headphones.
The signal path has been refined to maximize sonic texture. Premium components with top-notch qualities such as low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), high stability and low distortion mean first-class sound quality and maximum musical enjoyment.
Add to this the direct-coupled nature of the circuit - no coupling capacitors are present - and the micro iDSD Signature definitely runs rings around the competition.
Get connected
The micro iDSD Signature has two digital audio inputs - USB Type-A and an S/PDIF socket that accepts both electrical signals, via a 3.5mm connector, and optical signals - adapter supplied.
It also houses a pair of RCA analog outputs to connect to a pair of powered speakers or to a power amp to act as a DAC.
There is a 6.3mm output for headphones that have a standard unbalanced connector (headphones with a 3.5mm jack plug can be connected using an adapter) and a Pentaconn 4.4mm output for headphones offering our S-Balanced connection.
Both headphone outputs use our ‘S-Balanced’ output circuitry. This offers the sonic benefits of balanced connections with all headphone/earphone types - even those with unbalanced connectors - cutting crosstalk and associated distortion in half.
