Slickdeals is community-supported. We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.

Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?

expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Nov 29, 2024

Item 1 of 2

expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Nov 29, 2024

iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC

+ Free Shipping

$279

$749

62% off

Adorama

14 Comments 10,813 Views

Visit Adorama

Good Deal

Bad Deal

Save

Adorama has iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC (0303020) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:

Cutting-edge 16-Core XMOS technology for flawless MQA decoding
Enhanced volume knob for precise control, minimizing imbalances
Upgraded ELNA Audio capacitor for superior performance
Striking FINALE titanium grey chassis design
Versatile audio options tailored to personal preferences
Industry-leading Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC chips
Compatible with Hi-Res Audio for a premium listening experience
3D+ Holographic feature for immersive soundstage
Includes: TOSLINK Mini-Plug to TOSLINK Adapter

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff

About this Deal:
- This offer is $20.00 less than the previous Frontpage Deal.
About this Product:
- iFi AUDIO 2 Year Limited Warranty
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 customer reviews.
Additional Notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

Cutting-edge 16-Core XMOS technology for flawless MQA decoding
Enhanced volume knob for precise control, minimizing imbalances
Upgraded ELNA Audio capacitor for superior performance
Striking FINALE titanium grey chassis design
Versatile audio options tailored to personal preferences
Industry-leading Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC chips
Compatible with Hi-Res Audio for a premium listening experience
3D+ Holographic feature for immersive soundstage
Includes: TOSLINK Mini-Plug to TOSLINK Adapter

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff

About this Deal:
- This offer is $20.00 less than the previous Frontpage Deal.
About this Product:
- iFi AUDIO 2 Year Limited Warranty
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 customer reviews.
Additional Notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

Deal Score

+25

Visit Adorama

Price Intelligence

Give Feedback

Model: iFi AUDIO iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC

Deal History

Sale Price

Slickdeal

$NaN

Today

Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
06/06/25	Adorama	$219 frontpage	18
03/03/25	Adorama	$249	2
12/20/24	Adorama	$249 frontpage	26
07/05/24	Adorama	$299	2
03/15/24	Adorama	$299	5
12/04/23	Adorama	$299 frontpage	35
11/24/23	Adorama	$349 frontpage	29
09/22/23	Adorama	$349 frontpage	35
08/14/23	Adorama	$399 popular	13
08/08/23	Adorama	$449	0
07/13/23	Adorama	$449 frontpage	22

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 6/7/2025, 03:09 PM

Sold By	Sale Price
Adorama	$749

Top Comments

ranoobu

I've been trying to figure out if this is worth it and found that it's been around $299.. possibly on and off. Just sharing in case it helps anyone.

13 Comments

ranoobu

Nov 29, 2024

707 Posts

Joined Dec 2006

Nov 29, 2024

ranoobu

Nov 29, 2024

707 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ranoobu

I've been trying to figure out if this is worth it and found that it's been around $299.. possibly on and off. Just sharing in case it helps anyone.

Makaveli6103

Nov 30, 2024

404 Posts

Joined Dec 2006

Nov 30, 2024

Makaveli6103

Nov 30, 2024

404 Posts

Quote from ranoobu

I've been trying to figure out if this is worth it and found that it's been around $299.. possibly on and off. Just sharing in case it helps anyone.

I have an older version, the black label. It was my daily driver for years until I got a Fiio R2R.

Olek

Nov 30, 2024

71 Posts

Joined Dec 2014

Nov 30, 2024

Olek

Nov 30, 2024

71 Posts

I got this one a year ago for $350 before they dropped price to $300. I really like it and use it all the time. I have some better DACs and amps, but they generate a lot of heat, so I tend to use this one as 3-season dac/amp that is good enough and switch to better equipment in the winter when extra heat is more of a benefit. But... I find that this little gem is good enough that I often do not feel like switching to bigger guns anyway.

Anyway, I have a good assortment of decent IEMs and large over-the-ear headphones, and iFi iDsd Micro works well enough with all of them. Having 'bass boost' switch is helpful with some headphones that are a little too 'neutral'.

It is not a 'true' balanced amp, if that matters to you, but I just care about end result - and it is good.

Also, I had first version of it, and original was really hard on the battery (when plugged in most of the time) and killed it after couple years. This version is supposedly have charging logic improved to go easier on the battery when left plugged in, but I do not know yet how well it is going to work - unfortunately it is not something simple like being able to limit charging to 80%, it is some 'smart' logic with poorly defined activation conditions and unclear changes in charging behavior.

sfsjHihidddd

Nov 30, 2024

278 Posts

Joined Nov 2013

Nov 30, 2024

sfsjHihidddd

Nov 30, 2024

278 Posts

do they help when the final connection is dac to bluetooth speaker but connected with 3.5mm audio cable between? ......

BootySandwich

Nov 30, 2024

23 Posts

Joined Feb 2018

Nov 30, 2024

BootySandwich

Nov 30, 2024

23 Posts

I currently have a Qudelix 5k and love it. The app is phenomenal and I love having EQ. Anyone have insights on how this will compare? I'd love a portable amp that could provide decent power for my LCD-2Cs.

MiniSuper

Nov 30, 2024

162 Posts

Joined Apr 2019

Nov 30, 2024

MiniSuper

Nov 30, 2024

162 Posts

Quote from sfsjHihidddd

do they help when the final connection is dac to bluetooth speaker but connected with 3.5mm audio cable between? ......

If I understand your question correctly, you are basically bypassing bluetooth and use your speakers wired. Then this DAC would help but how much it would help depends on your speakers.

FabulousBelieve394

Nov 30, 2024

255 Posts

Joined Jul 2021

Nov 30, 2024

FabulousBelieve394

Nov 30, 2024

255 Posts

Wish they had the black phono preamp at that price.

Olek

Nov 30, 2024

71 Posts

Joined Dec 2014

Nov 30, 2024

Olek

Nov 30, 2024

71 Posts

Quote from BootySandwich

I also have Qudelix5k and I also loved to geek out with its EQ until I realized that no matter how I tweak it, sound quality never goes much above 'decent'. This iFi device is basically opposite of Qudelix5k - there is absolutely nothing modern or 'high tech' about it and its phone integration, but it does have good baseline sound quality. I do not think those two devices compete at all - they are for a very different use-cases. When I want to listen on the go, I grab Qudelix without thinking, when I want quality sound that is relatively portable (but not 'on the go'), I choose iFi without much thinking either.

jooparadise

Dec 2, 2024

16 Posts

Joined Aug 2016

Dec 2, 2024

jooparadise

Dec 2, 2024

16 Posts

This is a great small one for the value and the quality. I tried many dac/amp from ifi, they do know what the good sound is! I really loved this one, and mostly used for audeze, sennheirser. Enough power to druve them with good sound.

BraveGuide140

Dec 3, 2024

6 Posts

Joined Jan 2023

Dec 3, 2024

BraveGuide140

Dec 3, 2024

6 Posts

Quote from Olek

Genuinely wondering, what is the use case of portable but not on the go?
I had the first edition iDsD that's ended up being used as desktop dac until I upgraded
I got qudelix 5k to power tia trio / shichiku kangen when moving about and E70V & L70 for desktop to power Abyss diana tc / verite closed. I wonder when device like this may come into play

BeigeThread9558

Dec 3, 2024

6 Posts

Joined Jul 2023

Dec 3, 2024

BeigeThread9558

Dec 3, 2024

6 Posts

Any idea how this compares to the chord Mojo 2?

jester1030

Dec 6, 2024

85 Posts

Joined Mar 2010

Dec 6, 2024

jester1030

Dec 6, 2024

85 Posts

Quote from BraveGuide140

I take this and Fostex TR-XOO to work (office job) and do not want to leave them, or at least would stow in locker when away.

PaleteroMan

Dec 7, 2024

15 Posts

Joined Oct 2021

Dec 7, 2024

PaleteroMan

Dec 7, 2024

15 Posts

Quote from BeigeThread9558

Any idea how this compares to the chord Mojo 2?

The Mojo 2 is better than most portable DACs/amps. If you have the money to buy the Mojo I think it would be the better choice. You could also consider the Mojo 1 which sounds a bit warmer than the Mojo 2, but the Mojo 2 is a bit more detailed.

Free Shipping Occasions Black Friday Tech & Electronics Audio / Video Headphones, Headsets & Earbuds Home Audio

iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC

$279

$749

Editor's Notes

Original Post

Editor's Notes

Original Post

Community Voting

Price Intelligence

Deal History

Current Prices

Top Comments

13 Comments

Related Searches

Popular Deals

Trending Deals

iFi micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp & DAC

$279

$749

Editor's Notes

Original Post

Editor's Notes

Original Post

Price Intelligence

Deal History Deal History includes data from multiple reputable stores, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. The lowest price among stores for a given day is selected as the "Sale Price". Sale Price does not include sale prices at Amazon unless a deal was posted by a community member.

Current Prices

Top Comments

13 Comments

Related Searches

Deal History