iFi Audio - Pro iDSD Signature

Flagship Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp

Sale price₹ 319,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 324,999
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔

While this product is gone forever, here are others we recommend

Why iFi Audio is Special

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Designed in UK

🎖️ Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation speaks for itself 🏆!


We believe that when a brand has decades of proven excellence, you can invest with confidence knowing your purchase is backed by years of audio engineering expertise. These products come from manufacturers with extensive histories of innovation and unwavering commitment to sonic excellence. Think of them like luxury watch brands their reputation has been earned through decades of consistent quality and innovation.


With their extensive history of innovation and countless satisfied customers worldwide, you can be confident your investment is backed by proven audio engineering expertise and industry leadership 📈.


When you see "🎖️ Established & Reputed" products, expect time tested excellence from manufacturers who've consistently demonstrated mastery in audio engineering for generations.

🌟 Specialist

A masterpiece from experts who know audio inside and out 🔧!


We tend to describe specialist manufacturers as "audio artisans" who focus exclusively on perfecting specific categories of equipment. These products are meticulously crafted by dedicated experts who possess deep knowledge of sound reproduction, ensuring every technical aspect is refined to perfection. Think of them like master craftsmen who spend their entire careers perfecting one specific skill their focused expertise shows in every detail.


These dedicated experts bring years of specialised knowledge to the design process, resulting in products that consistently achieve exceptional performance standards through focused engineering excellence 🎯.


When you see "🌟 Specialist" products, expect focused expertise from manufacturers who dedicate their entire efforts to perfecting specific audio equipment categories.

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Born in 2012

Why we love this DAC/Amp

👑 I Am Worth It

For the most passionate audiophiles who demand nothing less than audio perfection 💎, these exceptional products represent the absolute pinnacle of sound reproduction technology. When We designate something in this category, it means we've identified something truly extraordinary a piece of equipment that transcends conventional standards of excellence. Think of these as the Rolls Royce of audio masterpieces that don't simply meet expectations but establish entirely new benchmarks for what's possible.


These aren't just premium products; they're timeless investments in musical excellence whose value transcends ordinary performance metrics. Each represents a fundamental redefinition of what's achievable in sound reproduction, incorporating innovations and craftsmanship that justify their exclusive status.


When you see "👑 We Am Worth It" products, understand that you're experiencing audio perfection these masterpieces cater to those who recognise that true excellence knows no compromise.

🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only

For those who have ventured deep into high fidelity audio 🎯, the pursuit of sonic excellence becomes an endless journey of discovery and refinement. We believe that serious audiophiles demand equipment that can satisfy the most exacting standards and deliver performance that pushes boundaries. These products represent the pinnacle of acoustic engineering, incorporating advanced technologies and meticulous craftsmanship that enable them to reproduce music with utmost fidelity.


Each product has undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure it delivers exceptional performance that discerning listeners demand, from precise frequency response to impeccable detail retrieval and sophisticated sound staging. These devices incorporate premium components and engineering excellence that justify their position at the apex of audio performance.


When you encounter "🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" products, expect uncompromising performance that satisfies the most demanding requirements and elevates critical listening to new heights.

🏠 For Audiophiles at Home

We’ve always loved the ritual of coming home, settling into my favourite chair, and firing up a dedicated setup. Gear labelled For Audiophiles at Home is made for those moments when you can really sit back and appreciate music in its purest form 🛋️. These products tend to be more powerful, larger, and often require wall power perfect for a stationary rig.


Here’s the trade off: these setups often involve external DACs, amps, or full size headphones, which means more space, more power, but also more immersive listening. They shine when used in quiet environments, where detail, depth, and dynamics can truly be appreciated.


When you see '🏠 For Audiophiles at Home' products, expect: exceptional fidelity, stronger output, and the kind of soundstage that makes you never want to leave your listening chair.

🔗 Connect With Cable

In our experience, there’s still nothing like the dependability of a wired connection when it comes to audio 🎧. We love describing it as the direct flight of music no delays, no turbulence. When a product says “Connect with Cable,” it means you’re getting the most reliable signal path, with zero wireless compression and minimal interference.


Here’s what’s actually happening: a physical cable transmits uncompressed analog or digital signals directly from your source to your gear. This results in lower latency, no signal drops, and consistently better sound especially when paired with a good DAC or amp. It’s ideal for critical listening, gaming, and professional use. The trade off? You’re tethered but for a lot of audiophiles, that’s a small price to pay for sonic purity.


When you see '🔗 Connect With Cable' products, expect: pure, uninterrupted sound quality that lets your gear perform at its full potential perfect for focused, high fidelity listening.

🪖 Built like a Tank

Durability concerns? Rest assured 💪.


We tend to describe these products as audio equipment that's built to survive anything you can throw at them. These headphones incorporate high grade metal components and reinforced design elements that ensure they can handle demanding conditions while maintaining structural integrity. Think of them as the military grade vehicles of the audio world over engineered for reliability and built to last decades, not just years.


The metal construction provides exceptional strength and longevity while contributing to a premium feel that serious audio enthusiasts appreciate. Whether you're a professional who needs reliable daily use equipment or someone who values long term investment in audio gear 🏗️.


When you encounter "🪖 Built like a Tank" products, expect unmatched robustness and durability you can count on for years of intensive use.


Why it Sounds Amazing

⚙️ DAC Chip

We like to say the DAC chip is the heart of any audio device it’s the part that actually transforms digital files into music you can hear 🎧. Think of it like a chef decoding a recipe to create a delicious meal. The better the DAC chip, the more faithfully it translates your music. And in my experience, a great DAC can completely change how your headphones sound.


Now, here’s what’s actually happening: a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) takes digital signals (your MP3s, FLACs, or streams) and converts them into an analog waveform your ears can enjoy. Different DAC chips like those from ESS, AKM, or Cirrus Logic offer their own sound signatures, levels of clarity, and noise performance. A good DAC ensures accurate timing, minimal distortion, and exceptional resolution.


When you see '⚙️ DAC Chip' products, expect: clean, detailed audio and better synergy with high quality headphones perfect for anyone upgrading from average sound to audiophile quality.

🚀 Power Output

We like to think of power output in audio gear like engine horsepower, it determines how much muscle your setup really has 💪. Whether you’re trying to drive a pair of power hungry planar headphones or just want headroom for dynamic peaks, power output is the spec you want to check first.


Technically, it refers to the amount of electrical power (measured in mW or Watts) an amp or DAC/Amp combo can deliver to your headphones. More power means better control, improved dynamics, and the ability to handle demanding gear without distortion. But more isn’t always better, too much power with sensitive IEMs can introduce hiss or harshness.


When you see '🚀 Power Output' products, expect: strong driving capability, better dynamics, and optimal performance with headphones that need serious juice to shine.


⚖️ Balanced Output

We often say balanced output is like using both hands to carry something heavy it distributes power evenly and keeps things stable. In audio gear, balanced output helps reduce unwanted noise and interference, especially over longer cables. Think of it as a cleaner, more efficient way to transmit your music, ideal for anyone using high end DACs, amps, or studio grade headphones 🎧. You’ll typically find it on gear with XLR or 4.4mm connectors, and it's a must have if you’re chasing that ultra clean signal path.


Here’s what’s actually happening: a balanced output uses two separate signals, one inverted, so when interference is picked up along the cable, it gets cancelled out when the signals are recombined. The result? Cleaner audio, better dynamic range, and more power output especially when paired with balanced headphones. The trade off? You’ll need gear that supports balanced connections on both ends to really enjoy the benefits.


When you see '⚖️ Balanced Output' products, expect: ultra low noise, more headroom, and better synergy with high impedance headphones or sensitive IEMs ideal for serious listening setups.

🔬 Decodes Upto

When We see "Decodes up to" listed in product specs, We think of it like a music translator that speaks more languages than you’ll ever need. It tells you how far a DAC or audio device can go in handling hi res formats think PCM, DSD, or MQA and at what resolution. 🧠🎶


Technically, this refers to the maximum bit depth and sample rate a DAC can process like 32 bit/768kHz PCM or DSD512. The higher these numbers, the more detailed and lifelike the audio can potentially sound. But remember, real world improvements depend on the recording quality and your headphones, not just specs alone.

MEET THE UPGRADED DAC MADE WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Enjoy the best your audio has to offer with the iFi Audio Pro iDSD Signature. The Pro iDSD Signature has a ‘quad stack’ of Bit-Perfect DSD and DXD DACs by Burr-Brown. The ‘interleaved’ configuration means up to 8 pairs of differential signals can be used and mixed, equal to 4 pairs of signals per channel. Every signal that flows to the Quad-Core Burr Brown MultiBit/DSD hybrid DAC is re-clocked via the low-jitter Global Master Timing® derived master clock from AMR DP-777. The X-Core 200 processor decodes all kinds of audio files via a USB input. The Crysopeia FPGA engine handles digital filtering and PCM-to-DSD remastering up to DSD1024. The Pro iDSD Signature is packed full of premium components including a Japan Alps rotary volume potentiometer, audio-grade ELNA Silmic capacitors and a bank of Elna Dynacaps 'supercapacitors. The device has also been equipped with an iPower Elite power supply to lower the overall system noise by 300%. These new components deliver a sonically darker background and overall life-like audio.

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FEATURING SWITCHABLE SOLID-STATE, TUBE AND TUBE+ CIRCUITRY

The iFi Audio Pro iDSD Signature offers three different playback modes on which you can enjoy your music. Unlike other amplifiers that have the same circuit and just switch in/out the tube section, the original Pro iDSD and now the Pro iDSD Signature is among the first to have two individual input circuits – one tube (General Electric 5670 tubes!) and one solid-state. This results in the best sonics of both worlds. The amplifier audio circuit is fully discrete, fully balanced with either tube or J-FET input switchable, bipolar second stage and MOSFET-buffered bipolar Class A Power stage. We’ve given the Pro iDSD Signature an extra Tube+ setting. This reduces overall loop-gain and negative feedback to the minimum and presents a different sonic perspective between the tube’s natural harmonics and transient performance. All of this is available at the flick of a switch.

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GALVANIC ISOLATION AND EXTERNAL CLOCK SUPPORT

To truly experience pure audio it is imperative to reduce the noise caused due to digital processing. Thus all the inputs are galvanically isolated (including USB). The USB input section has its separate power management system with multiple regulators and filtering operating from the galvanically isolated voltage generated to power this section. An isolation barrier is also placed near the DAC, clock and processors so that you can hear each note. If you want better sync, the Pro iDSD supports an AES3id based Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) according to AES11 as well as atomic clocks of the Sanford Research Systems (PERF10 quality or higher). This enhances the already great internal timing of this DAC.

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DISCREET CLASS-A CIRCUITRY THAT SUPPORTS MQA PLAYBACK


The analogue circuitry in the Pro iDSD is a line/ headphone driver stage. It is direct-coupled, entirely balanced as well as 100% discrete. The Pro iDSD Signature employs the new XMOS XU216 X-Core 200 Series 16-Core processor. All-digital processing is Bit-Perfect unless particular digital filters are explicitly selected. The Crysopeia FPGA Digital Engine strikes again as it enables the Pro iDSD Signature to offer several options in digital filtering. The GTO filter adds gravitas and a new dimension, and while the Bit Perfect, Bit Perfect+, Apodising and Transient Aligned filters give you even more choices to tweak the sound. You can even select between tube/ solid-state in the Output Section Mode. Precisely matched NOS GE5670s tubes in the signal path enhance the sound even more. This DAC decodes all MQA files to give you great quality audio. The Pro iDSD Signature adopts MQA technology to receive and decode MQA audio and provide master-level sound.
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MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS WITH LINKPLAY AND REMOTE

The Pro iDSD makes it easy to connect to your favourite music player. It has a USB input, Coaxial/Optical Digital input, XLR Digital input and BNC Digital input. Apart from these, it includes a WiFi/network system that lets you play hi-res audio. It even supports streaming services like Tidal, Spotify, Napster, QQ Music and more. Use Airplay to enjoy playback from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Go wired via an Ethernet connection to play from a router or NAS (Network Attached Storage). Use DLNA network audio playback with smartphones, tablets, Windows/Linux computers. Connect to a hard disc drive (HDD). Pop in a USB memory stick or SDHC card and with a variety of headphone outputs – Single-Ended 6.3mm, S-Balanced 3.5mm and Balanced 4.4mm – the only choice is your choice. The device also comes with LINKPLAY™ WiFi/network playback, built-in Spotify and Tidal, and wide protocol support for 32-Bit/192kHz and DSD64, the Pro iDSD Signature can be also used without a computer to stream audio directly. To further add to the convenience of users the device comes bundled with an aluminium remote control, allowing for easy connectivity with various devices and accessing frequently used functions without having to reach for the device.
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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this iFi Audio - Pro iDSD Signature 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 Audio’s environmental efforts go beyond packaging alone, with initiatives focused on lowering emissions, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and improving energy efficiency across the company’s operations.

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