Meet the iFi NEO iDSD 2 – a feature-rich 3-in-1 DAC/amp engineered for audiophiles seeking pristine audio from every source. With the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and support for aptX Lossless, it streams true CD-quality sound wirelessly. Enjoy jaw-dropping 5551mW max headphone output, Diablo-grade circuitry, and iEMatch for sensitive headphones. Use it as a balanced DAC/amp, preamp, or desktop DAC—with variable output, customizable filters, XBass II, XSpace, and a rotating OLED display. PCM768, DSD512, full MQA decoding, and femto clocking deliver premium performance for Head-Fi, Hi-Fi, and everything in between.
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iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 Bluetooth DAC/Amp
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Meet the iFi NEO iDSD 2 – a feature-rich 3-in-1 DAC/amp engineered for audiophiles seeking pristine audio from every source. With the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and support for aptX Lossless, it streams true CD-quality sound wirelessly. Enjoy jaw-dropping 5551mW max headphone output, Diablo-grade circuitry, and iEMatch for sensitive headphones. Use it as a balanced DAC/amp, preamp, or desktop DAC—with variable output, customizable filters, XBass II, XSpace, and a rotating OLED display. PCM768, DSD512, full MQA decoding, and femto clocking deliver premium performance for Head-Fi, Hi-Fi, and everything in between.
FEATURES
A high-performance digital-to-analog converter designed for desktop use, featuring an integrated headphone amplifier.
Enhances audio quality from your personal computer, portable computer, digital audio player, and both iOS and Android mobile devices.
Sleek profile constructed with a durable aluminum casing.
Offers flexible placement options, usable both horizontally and vertically (includes four non-slip rubber feet and a dedicated aluminum stand for vertical orientation).
Functions as a preamplifier, offering balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs for seamless connection to external power amplifiers or powered speakers.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Wireless Connectivity Features:
Powered by the advanced Qualcomm QCC518x Bluetooth processing chip.
Utilizes Bluetooth version 5.4 for seamless wireless audio streaming.
Supports a comprehensive range of audio codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, and SBC.
aptX Lossless delivers uncompressed CD-quality audio for pristine wireless sound, natively streaming at 1,200kb/s.
Audible cues for connection status and active codec.
Digital-to-Analog Conversion Capabilities:
Features a 4-channel Burr-Brown "True Native" digital-to-analog converter chip, ensuring superior sound quality.
Dedicated signal pathways for PCM and DSD formats for enhanced audio purity.
Handles PCM digital audio sources up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD 512, and both single and double-speed DXD.
Provides full decoding for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files, supporting resolutions up to 384 kHz.
Equipped with an upgraded, low-latency 16-core XMOS chip for precise sound processing via USB connection.
Incorporates a GMT Femto-Precision clock to guarantee accurate timing and minimize digital jitter.
Includes XBass II, XSpace, and four selectable digital filters for personalized sound tuning.
Headphone Amplifier Specifications:
Two convenient front-panel headphone outputs:
Features iFi's enhanced dual-mono "PureWave" circuitry to effectively reduce noise and crosstalk between audio channels.
Utilizes OV Series op-amps, Texas Instruments low-noise ICs, and TDK C0G ceramic capacitors to further lower the noise floor.
Output Impedance: Less than 1 ohm.
Output Power (Balanced):
Output Power (Unbalanced):
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 120dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD + N): Less than 0.0015% at 32 ohms
Connectivity Options:
Stereo balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA preamplifier outputs.
1/4" unbalanced headphone output.
4.4mm balanced headphone output.
BNC clock input (10MHz) for connection to external digital clocking devices.
3.5mm analog input.
Digital Audio Inputs:
Note: Not compatible with multichannel Dolby Digital signals.
