iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon the Next Generation of Portable Audio. When iFi audio launched its original micro iDSD headphone amp, preamp, and DAC back in 2014, it raised the bar for small, portable, high-performing DACs. It’s been lifting it higher ever since with a host of new features including support for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio. Now, iFi has excelled itself again with the launch of xDSD – the first in the company’s next generation of portable DACs.
A Sonic step up
With a pure analogue volume control retaining full-resolution at all volume levels, the xDSD is a major sonic step up for all smartphones, digital audio players and computers. Its selectable 3D+ and XBass+ functions bring both sensitivity and power to the careful listener. The artist appears in the room with music and lyrics flowing all around.
The xDSD has pulled off the task of being ultra-portable and wireless while supporting highresolution formats, including MQA, and delivering 500mW of power per channel. By means of aptX HD and AAC, it brings hi-res streaming to Bluetooth.
Small is Beautiful
All these features have been packed into a rugged magnesium-aluminium body measuring just 95x66.5x19mm and weighing 127g.
Time flies by when the listener is immersed in the music played by the xDSD. Guitars sound real and a Steinway piano sounds ‘woody’ instead of ‘glassy’ like an electronic keyboard. Musicality overflows.
iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Premium DAC & Headphone Amp
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iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon the Next Generation of Portable Audio. When iFi audio launched its original micro iDSD headphone amp, preamp, and DAC back in 2014, it raised the bar for small, portable, high-performing DACs. It’s been lifting it higher ever since with a host of new features including support for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio. Now, iFi has excelled itself again with the launch of xDSD – the first in the company’s next generation of portable DACs.
A Sonic step up
With a pure analogue volume control retaining full-resolution at all volume levels, the xDSD is a major sonic step up for all smartphones, digital audio players and computers. Its selectable 3D+ and XBass+ functions bring both sensitivity and power to the careful listener. The artist appears in the room with music and lyrics flowing all around.
The xDSD has pulled off the task of being ultra-portable and wireless while supporting highresolution formats, including MQA, and delivering 500mW of power per channel. By means of aptX HD and AAC, it brings hi-res streaming to Bluetooth.
Small is Beautiful
All these features have been packed into a rugged magnesium-aluminium body measuring just 95x66.5x19mm and weighing 127g.
Time flies by when the listener is immersed in the music played by the xDSD. Guitars sound real and a Steinway piano sounds ‘woody’ instead of ‘glassy’ like an electronic keyboard. Musicality overflows.
| Inputs | Wireless Wired (digital) Wired (analogue) |
Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC and SBC Codec) |
| Formats | DSD PCM DXD MQA (Decoder) Bluetooth |
DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed |
| DAC | Burr-Brown | |
| Battery |
USB-C charging. BC1.2 compliant up to 1900mA charging current |
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| Dimensions |
123x75x19 mm |
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| Weight | 215 grams 0.5 Ibs |
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| Line Section | ||
| Outputs | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
6.7V max. (variable) |
| Output Impedance | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
≤200Ω ≤100Ω |
| Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<110dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
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| Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<0.007% @ 0dBFS |
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Headphone Section |
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| Outputs | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
4.4mm Pentaconn |
| Output Power | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
>1000mW @ 32Ω |
| Output Impedance | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<1Ω <1Ω |
| SNR | Balanced S-Bal (SE) |
<116dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
| THD+N |
<0.005% (1V @ 16Ω) |
- Protective Felt Case
- USB C to Lightning Bolt Cable
- USB C to USB C Cable
- USB A to USB C Cable
- Warranty Card
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