# iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo Portable Dac/Amp - Official Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** DACs and Digital\ **Created:** [January 14, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194 "2021-01-14T22:55:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![LittleCans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/littlecans/32/16024_2.png) [@LittleCans](https://forum.headphones.com/u/LittleCans)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/21 "2021-01-15T17:43:51Z")
Man I’m an iFi fan boy i’ve got a Nano BL and the original silver Micro but why on gods earth did you make a iFire service edition, red’s cool on cars not too sure about portable audio products though? Will there be a Diablo Pro in British Racing Green? ---
**Author:** ![Lothar\_Wolf](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/lothar_wolf/32/58397_2.png) [@Lothar\_Wolf](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Lothar_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/22 "2021-01-15T17:58:26Z")
> [@LittleCans](#): > > Will there be a Diablo Pro in British Racing Green? This will be a colorful eye-catcher, combined with my Rebel Amp, on my desk 🕶 😆 ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/23 "2021-01-15T18:02:20Z")
A minimum situation and a maximum situation. It’s an estimate! ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/24 "2021-01-15T18:06:47Z")
We’ll consider the racing green aha. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s something that happens eventually thanks to our roots in the UK. There are reasons why we went with the red outside of the racecar inspiration, but I totally understand where you’re coming from! ---
**Author:** ![mfadio](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mfadio/32/32019_2.png) [@mfadio](https://forum.headphones.com/u/mfadio)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/25 "2021-01-15T18:59:28Z")
I’m just grateful for colors! My desk is starting to look like a funeral. ---
**Author:** ![arrakian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/arrakian/32/7691_2.png) [@arrakian](https://forum.headphones.com/u/arrakian)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/26 "2021-01-15T19:43:07Z")
I would use this more as a desktop solution, But I wouldn’t mind getting the Diablo or Signature treatment to a DAC around the size of the Nano or Hip-DAC. Please make battery life above 12 hours. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/27 "2021-01-15T22:59:56Z")
Looking forward to giving the Diablo a try. From the pictures, it looks more compact than the Micro which is a nice touch if that’s the case. With the power output though, I think instead of plugging in headphones I’ll plug in the Tesla. ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/28 "2021-01-15T23:50:10Z")
Knowing how tech works, I wouldn’t be surprised if we get there in 3 to 4 years. In a perfect world, I’d love that too! ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/29 "2021-01-15T23:50:43Z")
Yep! That’s the case. Diablo owners get first dibs at it 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![robo24](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/robo24/32/43687_2.png) [@robo24](https://forum.headphones.com/u/robo24)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/30 "2021-01-16T01:09:19Z")
It looks like vs. the Micro Black that 3d+ and bass boost aren’t on the Diablo, correct? ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/31 "2021-01-16T02:14:46Z")
Yes correct! It was designed to be as purist of a product as possible, anything that detracted from that goal was removed to maintain that idea (and for good reason). ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/32 "2021-01-19T16:17:03Z")
![iFi_Diablo_iDSDSignature_Chart_06-02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/c/4/c476de1b1afb3ec013e62bc82b15db06603cb324.jpeg) Our team made a little graphic to display the differences between the Signature and the Diablo 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bigshel99](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/bigshel99/32/5807_2.png) [@bigshel99](https://forum.headphones.com/u/bigshel99)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/33 "2021-01-19T18:23:56Z")
@SebastienChiu I’m also interested if you all are doing a tour. got a “few” iFi things I’d like to compare it to 😃 ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/34 "2021-01-19T19:23:19Z")
Thanks for your interest mate, noted! ---
**Author:** ![bigshel99](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/bigshel99/32/5807_2.png) [@bigshel99](https://forum.headphones.com/u/bigshel99)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/35 "2021-01-19T21:42:05Z")
Not to be too needy but could they extend that to the original BL? Original vs. Signature vs. Diablo ? ---
**Author:** ![Eskamobob1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Eskamobob1](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Eskamobob1)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/36 "2021-01-22T15:01:18Z")
Does the Diablo use an analog volume pot? If so, how is the imbalance at low levels. I havent tried the sig, but my only real issue with my BL is that the chsnnel imbalance below 9 o’clock makes its pretty well unusable for the volume levels I want on IEMs and some easier to run over ears ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/37 "2021-01-22T16:59:33Z")
Hi there ~ we recommend using IEMatch or our eco mode for this. It will solve the answer to what you’re looking for! Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Eskamobob1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Eskamobob1](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Eskamobob1)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/38 "2021-01-22T17:12:02Z")
As in a secondary IE-match? I didnt think there was one built into the diablo tbh ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/39 "2021-01-22T18:13:55Z")
Yes, a secondary IEMatch if the built-in Eco mode in the Diablo doesn’t suffice. Having used the Diablo with v sensitive IEMs like the Andromeda with the Diablo, I can confidently say that both uses work great in my experience. ---
**Author:** ![Eskamobob1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Eskamobob1](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Eskamobob1)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194/40 "2021-01-22T19:47:36Z")
perfect. tyvm for the info [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/ifi-audio-idsd-diablo-portable-dac-amp-official-thread/10194.md?page=3)