iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo 2
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
SPECS
| POWER CONSUMPTION | Nitro 12W Turbo 5W Normal 2W xMEMS 8W |
| BATTERY | Lithium-polymer 4800mAh |
| CHARGING | Via USB-C – BC v1.2 compliant up to 1900mA |
| HI-RES SUPPORT | 768kHz DSD512 full MQA |
| BLUETOOTH FORMATS | aptX Lossless aptX Adaptive aptX LDAC LHDC/HWA AAC SBC |
| MICROPHONE PASSTHROUGH | No |
| DIMENSIONS | 166x85x28.5mm |
| NET WEIGHT | 455g (1.0Ibs) |
| DIGITAL INPUTS | 1x USB-C 1x S/PDIF (optical/coaxial) Bluetooth 5.4™ |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUTS | 1x balanced 4.4mm 1x 6.3mm |
| LINE OUTPUT | 1x balanced 4.4mm |
| POWER CHARGING | 1x USB-C |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ≤200 Ohms |
| SNR | ≥114dB(A) |
| DNR | ≥114dB(A) |
| THD+N | 0.002% @ 0dBFS 200kΩ |
| MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT | |
| OUTPUT | 4.4mm 6.3mm |
| 4.4MM | >19.2V/611mW (@600Ω) >12.87V/5180mW (@32Ω) |
| 6.3MM | >9.6V/153mW (@600Ω) >8.85V/2450mW (@32Ω) |
| XMEMS | >28Vpp (4.4mm output) |
| RMS POWER OUTPUT | |
| 4.4MM | >19.2V/611mW (@600Ω); >11.5/2060mW (@64Ω) |
| 6.3MM | >9.6V/150mW (@600Ω); >9.3V/1360mW (@64Ω) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 |
| 2. iPower 2 power supply | |
| 3. USB-C cable | |
| 4. USB-C-to-A adapter | |
| 5. TOSLINK optical adapter | |
| 6. 3.5mm to 6.3mm headphone adapter, | |
| 7. iTraveller carrying case | |
| 8. User Manual | |
| 9. Warranty Card |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| DIMENSIONS | 50.5 x 32 x 32.5 CM |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Abbingdon Holdings Limited Address: 19h Maxgrand Plaza No.3 Tai Au Street San, PO Kong KL, Hong Kong |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | IFi Audio IDSD Diablo 2 IPower 2 Power Supply USB-C Cable USB-C-To-A Adapter TOSLINK Optical Adapter 3.5mm To 6.3mm Headphone Adapter ITraveller Carrying Case User ManuaL, Warranty Card |
Quick Start Guide | iDSD Diablo 2
Quick Set Up Guide
User Manual | iDSD Diablo 2
Portable DAC & Amplifier
Media Deck | iDSD Diablo 2
Unique Selling Points
|
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
| POWER CONSUMPTION | Nitro 12W Turbo 5W Normal 2W xMEMS 8W |
| BATTERY | Lithium-polymer 4800mAh |
| CHARGING | Via USB-C – BC v1.2 compliant up to 1900mA |
| HI-RES SUPPORT | 768kHz DSD512 full MQA |
| BLUETOOTH FORMATS | aptX Lossless aptX Adaptive aptX LDAC LHDC/HWA AAC SBC |
| MICROPHONE PASSTHROUGH | No |
| DIMENSIONS | 166x85x28.5mm |
| NET WEIGHT | 455g (1.0Ibs) |
| DIGITAL INPUTS | 1x USB-C 1x S/PDIF (optical/coaxial) Bluetooth 5.4™ |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUTS | 1x balanced 4.4mm 1x 6.3mm |
| LINE OUTPUT | 1x balanced 4.4mm |
| POWER CHARGING | 1x USB-C |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | ≤200 Ohms |
| SNR | ≥114dB(A) |
| DNR | ≥114dB(A) |
| THD+N | 0.002% @ 0dBFS 200kΩ |
| MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT | |
| OUTPUT | 4.4mm 6.3mm |
| 4.4MM | >19.2V/611mW (@600Ω) >12.87V/5180mW (@32Ω) |
| 6.3MM | >9.6V/153mW (@600Ω) >8.85V/2450mW (@32Ω) |
| XMEMS | >28Vpp (4.4mm output) |
| RMS POWER OUTPUT | |
| 4.4MM | >19.2V/611mW (@600Ω); >11.5/2060mW (@64Ω) |
| 6.3MM | >9.6V/150mW (@600Ω); >9.3V/1360mW (@64Ω) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 |
| 2. iPower 2 power supply | |
| 3. USB-C cable | |
| 4. USB-C-to-A adapter | |
| 5. TOSLINK optical adapter | |
| 6. 3.5mm to 6.3mm headphone adapter, | |
| 7. iTraveller carrying case | |
| 8. User Manual | |
| 9. Warranty Card |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| DIMENSIONS | 50.5 x 32 x 32.5 CM |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Abbingdon Holdings Limited Address: 19h Maxgrand Plaza No.3 Tai Au Street San, PO Kong KL, Hong Kong |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | IFi Audio IDSD Diablo 2 IPower 2 Power Supply USB-C Cable USB-C-To-A Adapter TOSLINK Optical Adapter 3.5mm To 6.3mm Headphone Adapter ITraveller Carrying Case User ManuaL, Warranty Card |
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Quick Start Guide | iDSD Diablo 2
Quick Set Up Guide
User Manual | iDSD Diablo 2
Portable DAC & Amplifier
Media Deck | iDSD Diablo 2
Unique Selling Points
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Burr-Brown
Dual AK4499EX + AK4191EQ
FPGA DAC Chip
4.4mm (Balanced)
6.35mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
6.35mm (Single-Ended)
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
6.35mm (Single-Ended)
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
Upto 5180mW @ 32 Ohms
Upto 2360mW @ 32 Ohms
740mW @ 32 Ohms
Bluetooth Version: V5.4
Bluetooth codecs: aptX Lossless
aptX Adaptive
aptX
LDAC
LHDC/HWA
AAC
SBC
Bluetooth Version: V5.0
Bluetooth codecs: LDAC / aptX HD/ aptX/SBC/AAC
Bluetooth codecs: aptX
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Upto 10 Hours
Upto 7 Hours
Yes
Yes
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🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only
🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only
🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only
1. iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2
2. iPower 2 power supply
3. USB-C cable
4. USB-C-to-A adapter
5. TOSLINK optical adapter
6. 3.5mm to 6.3mm headphone adapter
7. iTraveller carrying case
8. User Manual
9. Warranty Card
1. ONIX Mystic XP1
2. Power Adapter
1. Chord Hugo 2
2. Hugo 2 User Manual
3. Safety Instructions
4. Drawstring Bag
5. 5V 2A Switching Micro USB Power Supply
6. IR Remote Control
7. Micro USB To Type-A USB Cable
8. Micro To Micro USB OTG Cable
9. Optical Cable
10. Optical To 3.5 Mm Optical Cable
11. 2x AAA Batteries
Don't sweat it, this
iFi Audio - iDSD Diablo 2 comes with a 1 Year warranty
from iFi Audio that covers manufacturing defects.
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"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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"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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This product is rated 5.0 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 1 review.