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iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo 2

Portable DAC & Amplifier
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1. What is a Pre-Order product?
A Pre-order product is a product that we especially order for you from the brand. Once you place an order with us, we will order it from the brand for you.

2. How do I know when the product will be delivered?
There is a rough timeline on the product availability and once it has been confirmed with the brand, we will inform you.

3. Do you order the product from the brand as soon as I place the order?
We do not immediately order the product but add it in the upcoming order.

4. Will you be giving me updates?
Once we have ordered the product and have a confirmed timeline, we will give you an update.

5. I’d like to make changes to/cancel my order?
You can only cancel/make changes to your order until we place the order with the brand. Since the product is specifically being ordered for you, we will be unable to cancel/make changes once we order the product from the brand.

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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo 2 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo 2 comes with a 1 Year warranty from iFi Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about iFi Audio's warranty in India.

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Designed in the
UK

1 Year of
Warranty

Ideal for Audiophiles

These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.


You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.


These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!


Best Suited for Portable Use

For those who value them, being able to carry their favourite DAC & Amp equipment when they are on the move is invaluable.


These DAC & Amps offer the ultimate portability experience without sacrificing sound quality. If you’re someone who appreciates cutting-edge engineering, quality sound and portability, then look no further.


Designed to be trusty companions, these DAC & Amps are cleverly engineered with the latest technology to offer the ultimate combination of portability & Hi-Fidelity!


Bluetooth with
LHDC, LDAC, aptX & AAC

4.4mm
Balanced Output

Burr-Brown
DAC Chip

Pair with Laptop via USB

A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.


Connect With 4.4mm,
3.5mm & USB-C

Upto 5180mW @ 32Ω
Power Output

Battery Capacity of
4800mAh

Volume Controls

If your DAC & Amps include volume controls or volume rockers, you can easily change the volume with a button press or volume knob turn.


DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.


This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.


IFI AUDIO IS BACK WITH THE ALL-NEW AND UPGRADED DAC & AMP - THE DIABLO 2

iFi Audio, an acclaimed audio technology company dedicated to enhancing music enjoyment, consistently develops products that elevate sound quality while eliminating noise, distortion, and hiss from various audio devices. Their latest offering, the Diablo 2, succeeding the Diablo-X and adorned in Devilish Red, introduces several enhancements. These include increased headphone output power, support for lossless Bluetooth codecs, xMEMS technology, iEMatch, a USB-C input, enhanced circuitry, and more. Designed for audiophiles using different systems in both home and mobile setups, the Diablo 2 delivers a remarkable 5,180mW output and features balanced dual-mono circuitry, establishing itself as the most potent headphone amplifier in its compact size.

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FEATURING DUAL CORE BURR-BROWN DAC CHIPS ALONG WITH A NEW 16-CORE XMOS CHIP

Employing dual core Burr-Brown DAC chips and a new 16-core XMOS chip for USB and S/PDIF digital inputs, the iDSD Diablo supports PCM 768, DSD 512, and 2xDXD, ensuring 'bit-perfect' fidelity. The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset maintains the original file formats, delivering a natural and musical sound. iFi consistently opts for Burr Brown due to its renowned natural sound quality. The XMOS 16-core chip, with double the speed and four times the memory of eight-core chips, processes USB audio data and adheres to the latest SuperSpeed USB standard. iFi's in-house digital development team has fine-tuned the XMOS firmware for optimal sound quality, seamlessly integrating it with the Burr-Brown DAC. The iDSD Diablo provides full MQA decoding for platforms like Tidal, Roon, and Audirvana, supporting MQA over S/PDIF for CDs.
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POWERFUL AND CLEAN AMPLIFICATION WITH THREE POWER MODES AND IEMATCH TECH

Tackle the challenge of efficiently powering your headphones with the iFi Audio Diablo 2. Activate the NOS button, and witness the Diablo 2 transform into a powerhouse, featuring three distinct power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones, providing an impressive 19.2V maximum output. Engage the switch below to harness iFi’s iEMatch technology, meticulously designed for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, enhancing the performance of your in-ear monitors (IEMs) by eliminating background noise and expanding the usable volume range. True to iFi's commitment to quality, the Diablo 2 incorporates a custom OV Series operational amplifier, ensuring extremely low noise, minimal distortion (0.0001%), and a wide bandwidth. This versatile device accommodates a wide array of headphones, from IEMs to power-hungry over-ears, equipped with a 6.3mm single-ended headphone socket, a 4.4mm balanced output, and a 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter for flexible connectivity.

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EMBEDDED WITH VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES TO ELEVATE THE AUDIO PERFORMANCE

The iFi Audio Diablo 2 incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as PureWave, Servoless DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction to deliver an exceptionally pure, detailed, and emotionally engaging sound, rivalling even desktop DAC and Amps. The fully balanced dual-mono circuitry of PureWave enhances clarity by separating channels and minimising noise. DirectDrive eliminates the need for coupling capacitors, ensuring a purer audio signal. OptimaLoop utilises tailored feedback paths in amplifiers, refining gain control and reducing distortion. The enhanced GMT femto-precision clock, coupled with a Smart storage cache, minimises phase noise for a cleaner sound. The Diablo 2 stands as the most formidable DAC/Amp globally, making your headphones quiver in awe.

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INTEGRATING XMEMS TECHNOLOGY ALONG WITH BLUETOOTH 5.4 CONNECTIVITY

The predecessor of Diablo 2 pioneered the integration of xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker technology, revolutionising IEM and headphone performance with distinctive advantages. Recognising the high voltage demands of xMEMS, iFi has collaborated with them to incorporate this technology into the new Diablo 2. Leveraging the piezoelectric effect, xMEMS creates ultra-thin solid-state speakers by transforming electrical energy into mechanical energy, activating an integrated silicon membrane to produce robust acoustic sound waves, elevating the overall audio output. Diablo 2 adopts the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, endorsing the new aptX Lossless codec with a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps. Powered by Qualcomm’s advanced QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip, certified for Bluetooth 5.4, it supports a comprehensive range of Bluetooth formats, including aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, and SBC.

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CAREFULLY ENGINEERED CIRCUITRY WITH QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR CLEAN SOUND

The iFi Audio Diablo 2 is meticulously designed with premium components for an optimised music-listening experience. Advanced trench technology MOSFET serves as a muting switch, controlled by a micro-controller, ensuring seamless transitions between settings without sonic interference. TDK C0G capacitors minimise distortion, approaching the theoretical ideal of pure capacitance. Vishay MELF resistors offer exceptional accuracy and stability with low noise. Panasonic OS-CON capacitors (5,410uF) provide low ESR, excellent noise reduction, and consistent frequency response, even in low temperatures. Texas Instruments low-noise ICs contribute to unity-gain bandwidth and minimal distortion. muRata control-type capacitors offer effective noise suppression with notable 'ESR control'.

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VERSATILE OPERATION WITH THE CHOICE TO RUN BATTERY-POWERED OR ON MAINS

The iFi Audio Diablo 2 offers versatile power options, allowing it to be powered by either a battery or mains. While battery power ensures clean and stable DC, avoiding issues associated with mains electricity, it can introduce sonic downsides such as low output voltage and inconsistent impedance as the battery discharges. To address this, the included iPower2 power supply features Active Noise Cancellation II, effectively eliminating EMI and RFI noise, making it more than 10 times quieter than typical audiophile power supplies. Additionally, for less efficient headphones like planar magnetics, a step-up converter is used to increase the voltage from 3.7V to +/- 15V, operating at a frequency beyond audibility and ensuring high linearity with ultra-low noise.

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DESIGNED WITH A WELL-THOUGHT-OUT I/O AND COMES BUNDLED WITH FOUR WINGS

The iFi Audio Diablo 2 features a 6.3mm single-ended headphone socket and a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output at the front. At the rear, it includes USB-A and S/PDIF inputs for both electrical and optical signals, a USB-C charging port, and a 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output for an external amp connection. The front panel introduces a Volume Lock switch to prevent accidental adjustments during transport. The back panel has a mode selection and Bluetooth pairing switch on the left, and two USB-C ports for audio and charging on the right. The Diablo 2 offers customisable positioning with four wings and improved cooling with twenty-two rails, eight of which are compatible with the wings for desktop stand use.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo 2 comes with a 1 Year warranty from iFi Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about iFi Audio's warranty in India.

Award-winning audio technology from the UK

Established in 2012, iFi Audio is committed to revolutionizing music enjoyment through cutting-edge audio technology. Based in Southport, UK, they design and manufacture a diverse range of high-quality portable audio devices, including DACs, amplifiers, and digital enhancers. Globally sourcing parts ensures top-notch quality and studio-grade sound reproduction, eliminating noise and distortion. With acclaimed products like the Zen DAC and Hip DAC, iFi Audio has earned numerous awards for its superior performance and innovative features such as Burr-Brown DAC Chips and Custom Op-Amps. Their dedication to audio excellence continues to redefine the music listening experience for audiophiles worldwide.


Fun fact: iFi products and their packaging are made from recyclable materials, including Aluminium, Paper and Recycled plastics. There are no hazardous toxins in their components, and ensure every product released meets environmental standards. iFi Audio prides itself on being an eco-friendly company.

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Major Hifi

"If you want to experience what xMEMS is capable of, or what lossless Bluetooth could sound like, then I would say that’s worth the higher price depending on the headphones you’re looking to pair it with."

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Audio 46

"If you own a bunch of cans and IEMs with varying impedances, you can rest assured that the Diablo 2 will comfortably drive them all. So, especially if you plan on investing in only one DAC/amp, maybe this should be it."

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You get…what you Pay for…!

Excellent. Comes with hefty price. All features in one. Drives every IEM & Headphones. Redeemable points are of great help in getting discounts.

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 and that it's able to drive all of your IEMs and headphones.

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