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iFi Audio - NEO iDSD
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Designed in the
UK
Bluetooth with
LDAC, aptX LL, aptX HD & AAC
4.4mm Balanced
Output
Connect With
USB, Optical & Coaxial
Upto 1040mW @ 32Ω
Power Output
PAIRS WELL WITH THESE ACCESSORIES
THE ALL-NEW THREE IN ONE DAC AMP
NEO iDSD is the latest addition to the iFi Audio family. The combination of balanced ‘PureWave’ circuitry along with high-grade Bluetooth5.0 connectivity and MQA makes iFi Audio NEO iDSD ideal for hi-res playback. You can place it horizontally as well as vertically depending upon your requirements. Additionally, the OLED display adapts to match the orientation. You can easily control the functions with one rotary knob.
FUNCTIONS AS A PURE DAC AS WELL AS A DAC/AMP
The iFi Audio NEO iDSD has multiple utilities. It can be used as pure DAC by connecting it to a different integrated amp or preamp and after pairing it with fixed-level analogue output. You can also use it as a DAC/Preamp using the variable output making it perfect for power amp or active speakers. Enjoy a hi-grade amp stage with NEO iDSD through your headphones as well.
DESIGNED FOR MUSIC AND GAMING ALIKE
Apart from being a music enthusiast, if you are a gaming fan, then the iFi Audio NEO iDSD is for you. It has been designed to improve your next-gen gameplay. It delivers immersive gaming experience by delivering excellent sound that matches with the visuals perfectly. Connect it with the new PS5, Xbox Series X for the best of the gaming experience.
WITH IMPROVED ENGINE AND SUPER POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
NEO iDSD features Burr-Brown DAC chipset along with a brand new 16-core, XMOS microcontroller which processes data through USB and S/PDIF digital inputs. This increases the clock speed almost by double and the memory by four times. Moreover, the jitter eradication including GMT femto-precision clock, intelligent memory buffer and the standard GTO filter makes iFi Audio NEO iDSD a mighty DAC.
DELIVERING HI-RESOLUTION, BIT PERFECT AUDIO
The NEO iDSD supports PCM of up to 32-bit/768kHz along with DSD of 512 and DXDx2 ensuring that it remains bit-perfect. NEO iDSD supports full MQA decoding allowing you to experience the best possible sound quality. Additionally, with MQA over S/PDIF, you can bring out the best of any MQA CDs you like.
FEATURING HIGH DEFINITION BLUETOOTH AUDIO
iFi Audio NEO iDSD comes with advanced Qualcomm QCC5100 Bluetooth processing IC and therefore it supports the majority of audio codecs including apex, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC. NEO iDSD supports Bluetooth 5.0 and offers a wide connectivity range while remembering up to 7 of the last connected devices.
SOUND AS PURE AS IT CAN GET PUREWAVE DESIGN
NEO iDSD sports a purist design and has no DSP, no digital filter selection and there is no modification in the analogue playback. It features a PureWave design which consists of a balanced circuit for natural and realistic sound output. To add to it the audiophile-grade materials allow NEO iDSD to offer pure and noise-free sonic excellence.">
OFFERING POWERFUL SOUND FOR A RANGE OF HEADPHONES
Be it in high-sensitivity in-ear monitors or power demanding planar headphones, iFi Audio NEO iDSD offers an excellent sonic power regardless of the audio device you are pairing it with. Using the balanced headphone socket, NEO iDSD can drive 1000mW of power into 32ohms which is more than necessary for headphones.
BEST-IN-CLASS AUDIO COMPONENTS FOR CLEAR AND ENGAGING SOUND
NEO iDSD features the best performing and high-grade audio components which complement the excellent balanced circuit design. The OLED SilentLine display does not lead to any kind of audio disturbance to interfere with the audio signal. Moreover, it switches itself off when it is not being used. This allows NEO iDSD to offer clear, textured and engaging audio output.
| DIGITAL | USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible)/S-PDIF (coaxial/optical) Bluetooth 5.0™ ( AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec) |
| FORMATS | DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz), Double/Single-Speed DXD PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz) MQA Bluetooth 96kHz |
| BALANCED XLR | 6.3V / 7.7V max. (variable) 4.4V fixed |
| UNBAL RCA | 3.2V / 3.9V max. (variable) 2.2V fixed |
| BALANCED | <= 100Ω |
| UNBAL | <= 50Ω |
| SNR | -112dB(A) @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL) |
| DNR | >116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (UnBAL/BAL) |
| THD + N | <0.0015% @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL) |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT | 4.4 mm (Balanced) 6.3 mm (Unbalanced) |
| OUTPUT | Balanced - >6.4V/68.6 mW (@ 600Ω) >5.77V/1040 mW (@ 32Ω) UnBAL - >3.25V/17.6 mW (@ 600Ω) >3V/295 mW (@ 32Ω) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <1Ω (UnBAL/BAL) |
| SNR | -112dBA (3.3V UnBAL/6.2V BAL) |
| THD + N | <0.0015% (125mW @ 32Ω) |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | No Signal ~0.5W Max Signal ~2.5W |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | -120 dB(A) |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | DC 5V/2.5A, AC 100 -240V, 50/60Hz (with Power Adapter) |
| DIMENSIONS | 214 x146 x 41 mm 8.4" x 5.7" x 1.6" |
| WEIGHT | 970 g (2.14 Ibs) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. iFi Audio NEO iDSD |
| 2. USB cable | |
| 3. Dual RCA | |
| 4. Remote control | |
| 5. BLUETOOTH antenna | |
| 6. 5V Power Adapter | |
| *Power adapter will be shipped separately. | |
| 7. 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter | |
| 8. 4 Adhesive-backed rubber feet | |
| 9. Vertical base | |
| 10. Instruction booklet | |
| 11. Warraty Card |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
The iFi Audio Story
From live experience for your home to on-the-go music for your ears, iFi Audio has a wide range of audio products for every music enthusiast. Ever since the beginning of iFi Audio in the year 2012, it is the love of music lovers that have been encouraging iFi audio to develop audio products that make a difference in how music is heard. The products are designed, developed and manufactured in iFi Audio headquarters in Southport, UK. The materials are sourced from across the globe including from countries like Germany, USA and Japan. iFi Audio has its distribution centre in the USA and is working hard on increasing its global network of distributors.
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The High-Octane Audio
iFi Audio is an award-winning company focussed to deliver audio products to enrich music listening experience. iFi Audio understands how important music is to people and therefore all of their products are centred towards delivering amazing sound that is free of noise, distortion and other kinds of hiss. A studio-quality sound which is close to how the artist intended the music to sound. The materials that are used in most of the iFi products are used to enhance the sound performance of the product by eliminating echo and disturbing jitter.
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A Proud Eco-Friendly Company
iFi takes the environment safety sincerely and recognizes their role to contribute to the cause. Therefore all the iFi products including their packaging are made of eco-friendly materials like aluminium paper and recycled plastics which can be recycled and reused in the future. iFi Audio makes sure that no hazardous toxins or materials are used in the products and that they meet the standards of environmental safety
1 Year Warranty
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"The whole sound is really light, with a lot of air and a calming manner. Details are on top-level in its price range. iFi Audio yet again proves they are one of the best in the industry."
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I am using this with Focal Stellia. I was expecting to be highly pleased after spending 65k on bona fide audiophile grade equipment. The sound through this is great overall, punchy and clear. But otherwise I am getting disillusioned with this audiophile business.
20/11/2021
I am using this with Focal Stellia. I was expecting to be highly pleased after spending 65k on bona fide audiophile grade equipment. The sound through this is great overall, punchy and clear. But otherwise I am getting disillusioned with this audiophile business.
UPDATE 03/07/2022
Bought it a 2nd time after moving on the first (blunder)
Was pleased with it originally but wanted MORE (especially instruments’ details) This DAC raised my expectations & ambitions to spend big.
Chord Hugo 2 destroyed those.
Chord signature sound is RUBBISH, also tested Hugo TT2 at Headphonezone event in Delhi
Focal Arche unavailable > bought RME ADI 2 DAC Great overall, great for details, good vocals but a slight tinge of harshness only in vocals (very acceptable but NOT perfect)
Desire for ULTIMATE quality unfulfilled & seen a costly, massive disappointment….. was COMPELLED to go back to the Neo iDSD, such is its quality - Sweet Natural sound. And the Best possible processing of vocals. I can’t imagine any DAC can reproduce voices BETTER. As good? Yes, but not better. Not even iFi’s own iDSD Pro Signature.
Been testing exhaustively alongside the ADI 2….
Be careful what you wish for - SEEMS TO ME THAT UNRAVELLING INSTRUMENTAL DETAILS tends to DISTORT VOCALS (Chord being the worst illustration - Harsh unnatural voices as if all your favourite singers suddenly have a sore throat) A BALANCE has to be observed. Then you shall strive for extra quality.
- While ensuring singers’ recorded voices sound like people do in person ………. can you enhance the subtle details of all kinds of instruments?
It’s a huge challenge for audio manufacturers.
iFi Zen DAC V2 (bought & used in person) revealed the same tendency. Instrument detail is impressive on that, that’s why it’s quite popular. But it degrades the character of voices, of every and any singer. Not just Indian recordings but Western too.
I ”ASSUME” Focal Arche & iFi pro iDSD Signature can bring out the best of instruments while maintaining vocal sanctity. Sennheiser HDV 820 did it very well too (Headphonezone Demo Delhi) All instrument sounds were crisp & punchy, even the more subdued ones. But detail wise a little bit short of Ultimate. Is it because Sennheiser know that if they go for more details (not power) vocal distortion & overall unnaturalness will kick in?
I think so I am afraid.
Thanks a lot for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well. It'll also help our fellow customers to make the right choice!
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