iFi xDSD Wireless Bluetooth Portable Headphone Amplifier & USB DAC

iFi xDSD Portable Headphone Amplifier & USB DAC

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iFi xDSD Wireless Bluetooth Portable Headphone Amplifier & USB DAC

The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged. Listen to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.

Hi-Res True Native® playback for all music formats from MP3 to DSD512, PCM768 and 2xDXD.

Listen to Master Quality Authenticated audio straight out of the box. Connect to Tidal Masters and check the option to stream MQA.

iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced® circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.

This unit features the iFi Cyberdrive® headphone amplifier stage.

Connect your phone or device wirelessly via aptX™ and AAC™ Bluetooth®.

We use the USB Type-A connector as it provides a more stable audio connection for better playback and because of the OTG cable for Android and CCK Lightning to USB cable for Apple. The 3.5mm coaxial/TOSLINK combo SPDIF input allows connection to older DAPs and CD players.

Battery life is up to 10 hours. Charging is via the separate USB charging cable included.

$549.00

Description

Details

iFi was born in 2012 with one goal in mind: to produce 'ultra-fidelity' audio products that push the sonic envelope whilst still priced within the mainstream.

iFi audio is under our parent company, AMR, Abbingdon Music Research, which designs and produces top-end luxurious audio products. AMR saw in 2010 that customer demand for wireless and portable headphones was expanding as the whole audio dynamic was changing. Thus, iFi was launched.

iFi offers small but prodigious personal audio products thanks to the superior knowledge of AMR’s technology. Today, we are proud of our British (and international) roots. We continue to design and produce over 35 different products. We are headquartered in Southport, UK with distribution including retailers such as B&H and etailz with production overseas.

We source parts from around the world from manufacturers including AMOS (UK), GE Valves (USA), WIMA (Germany) and TDK (Japan).

Why do you need a DAC and Amp?

If you have high quality or hi-fidelity headphones you are going to need some power in the form of an amplifier to drive them to their true performance potential. You are also going to need an exceptional external HiFi Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) to process your music files in high resolution to enhance your experience even further. The DACs in a smartphone, computer, tablet or audio player on the market are not designed for processing high quality sound. iFi audio has developed top of the line products to meet the various needs and preferences whether you are an everyday listener or an experienced audiophile.

iFi audio xDSD Portable Digital Analogue Converter and Amplifier

The xDSD is a top rated, award winning, ultra portable, lightweight Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC) and amplifier. It is designed to be used with headphones and mobile digital sources such as smartphones, Digital Audio Players, as well as stationary devices or audio systems like computers, TVs, and game consoles. It delivers CD-quality Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream your favorite music from popular services, such as: iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. It is small enough to fit right in your pocket while packing big sound. Fit for any lifestyle,you will fall in love with it. Far from a basic gadget, listen at home or work, on a relaxing day out, on the commute, and anywhere you want to take your music to the next level. It is compatible with any iPhone or Android that supports audio over Bluetooth or USB. Get the best performance from your headphones and enjoy listening to your music in amazing detail. Expect nothing less than extraordinary from the iFi audio brand.

The Tech

The xDSD supports high resolution PCM 768, DSD 512 (with quick complementary firmware update), or the latest MQA (rendered) formats with PCM 384 and DSD 256. With the iFi S-Balanced 3.5mm TRRS headphone circuit, which delivers 500mW of power per channel and full analogue volume control the xDSD is a major sonic step up for your music source. It shines both inside and out from its AAC/aptX Bluetooth connectivity which will provide CD quality sound to its luxurious magnesium alloy construction. It can be operated either in wireless or wired mode via dedicated aptX/AAC Bluetooth component (wireless) or (wired) USB A connector, 3.5mm, SPDIF (Coax/Optical combo, 192kHz supported). A large 2200mAh Lithium-Polymer battery provides an average of six to eight, up to 10 hours of playing time.

The xDSD is not compatible with Bluetooth headphones.

CD-Quality Bluetooth:

Deliver CD-Quality music wirelessly to your xDSD and wired headphones from your smartphone (Apple iPhone or Android), DAP (Apple iPod and similar), laptop or smart TV.

Digital Inputs:

Wired, the USB type A OTG/CCK connector offers the ultimate High-Res audio performance for smartphones, laptops and USB enabled DAPs. The 3.5mm coaxial/TOSLINK combo S/PDIF input gives older DAPs and CD players a new lease of life as a transport to serve High-Resolution audio.

Burr-Brown Chipset:

Hear music as the artist intended. The Burr-Brown True Native chipset means file formats remain unchanged for the truest sound.

MQA Compatible:

Listen to MQA straight out of the box.

For MQA tracks, simply connect to Tidal (on your computer) and check the options to stream MQA.

Hi-Res Audio:

True Native playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD512, PCM768 and 2xDXD.

S-Balanced Technology:

The iFi exclusive S-Balanced technology delivers the maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.

Reap the benefits of balanced, enjoy lower distortion and reduced crosstalk.

3D and XBass:

Our 3D+ Holographic dual-analogue matrices create a louder, deeper soundstage that puts the artist with you in the room, not just in your headphones.

And the XBass+ analogue bass correction system corrects headphone/speaker bass response to deliver a deeper tighter, rich and more prodigious bass.

Battery:

With a separate power input (USB C) to charge its own internal battery. It does not draw from your smartphone. Playback time is up to ten hours.

Plus it boasts a USB Type A connector for a stable wired connection. Just use an Apple CCK cable or Android OTG cable and away you go.

Technical Specifications

Additional Information

Colour	Silver
Warranty	1 year (local)
Product Weight (g)	127
Availability	Discontinued
Product Type	Amplifier (Headphone), DAC (Digital-Analog Converter), Portable Amplifier & DAC
Style/Type	Portable
Features	AAC, aptX, Bluetooth, DSD, High-Res Audio Certified, MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), Optical Input, SBC
DAC	Burr-Brown
Sampling / Bitrate	up to PCM768kHz & DSD512 (24.6/22.6MHz) [USB input]; up to 192kHz/24Bit [SPDIF Coaxial and Optical Input]
Impedance (Ω)	< 1 Ohm
Sensitivity	> 113dB (A)
Output Power	> 2.82V/500 mW @ 16 Ohm > 3.7V/270mW @ 50 Ohm > 3.8V/48 mW @ 300 Ohm > 3.8V/24 mW @ 600 Ohm
Battery Life (hrs)	up to 10hrs
Input Connectivity	Bluetooth, Coaxial, Optical, USB
Output Connectivity	3.5mm Stereo
Microphone	None
Additional Tech Specs	Refer to official iFi website for full Technical Specifications

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