The NEO iDSD 2 is iFi Audio’s versatile new 3-in-1 DAC/Amp, designed specifically for CAS audiophiles. It pairs effortlessly with your headphones as a Head-Fi DAC/Amp, can be used as a pure DAC with your integrated amplifier, or serve as a DAC/Preamp for your active speakers and power amplifier.
NEO iDSD 2 is the world’s first lossless Bluetooth DAC/Amp. Supports new aptX Lossless – the only Bluetooth codec capable of streaming lossless CD-quality audio, and boasts a powerful 5551mW output that outshines many headphone amps.
It features the latest Bluetooth 5.4, supporting the new aptX Lossless, the only Bluetooth codec capable of streaming lossless CD-quality audio without sacrificing audio quality. The NEO iDSD 2 has improved headphone and line outputs, providing ample power for your high-demanding headphones, as well as power amplifiers.
It’s head-fi. It’s desk-fi. And it’s hi-fi.
- Ultra-Res digital audio with 32-bit/784kHz PCM, DSD512 and full MQA decoding
- Dual-core DAC design enables true-native DSD and PCM
- GMT femto-precision clock and smart storage cache offers advanced jitter reduction
- Four user-selectable digital filters to fine-tune sound to suit the source material
- State-of-the-art HD Bluetooth 5.4 for fully optimised performance
- Every Bluetooth format supported: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC/HWA and more
- Enhanced PureWave fully balanced dual-mono circuit design delivers ultra-low distortion
- Exceptional power drives the toughest headphone loads
- XSpace and XBass II to adjust soundstage and frequency response to match headphones
- iPower 2 included – audiophile AC/DC power supply with Active Noise Cancellation
- Position horizontally or vertically – 2-inch colour display rotates to suit orientation
Brand: IFi Audio
Model Name/Number: Neo iDSD2
Price (RRP): £899
Choice Hifi Price: £690
Product Information:
Features
- Ultra-Res digital audio with 32-bit/784kHz PCM, DSD512 and full MQA decoding
- Dual-core DAC design enables true-native DSD and PCM
- GMT femto-precision clock and smart storage cache offers advanced jitter reduction
- Four user-selectable digital filters to fine-tune sound to suit the source material
- State-of-the-art HD Bluetooth 5.4 for fully optimised performance
- Every Bluetooth format supported: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC/HWA and more
- Enhanced PureWave fully balanced dual-mono circuit design delivers ultra-low distortion
- Exceptional power drives the toughest headphone loads
- XSpace and XBass II to adjust soundstage and frequency response to match headphones
- iPower 2 included – audiophile AC/DC power supply with Active Noise Cancellation
- Position horizontally or vertically – 2-inch colour display rotates to suit orientation
Technical Specifications
- Digital Inputs: USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible); S/PDIF (coaxial/optical); Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptx, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC)
- Analogue Inputs: UnBAL 3.5mm
- Clock: External Sync Clock 10MHz, 1Vpp nominal, 75Ω. Sinewave or Squarewave
- Format: PCM 768kHz; DSD 512 (22.6MHz); MQA Full Decoder
Line Section
- Balanced Outputs XLR: 19.5V max. (variable) 4.4V fixed
- UnBAL Outputs RCA: 10.5V max. (variable) 2.2V fixed
- Output Impedance: XLR ≤100Ω; RCA ≤50Ω
- SNR: <-120dB(A) @ 0dBFS
- DNR: >120dB(A) @ -60dBFS
- THD+N: <0.0015% @ 0dBFS
Headphone Section
- Balanced 4.4mm Output: 3.5V / 19.5V max. (12Ω – 600Ω Headphone)
- UnBAL 6.3mm Output: 4.5V / 9.50V max. (12Ω – 300Ω Headphone)
- Balanced Output Power: >19.5V/650 mW (@ 600Ω); >13.3V/5,551 mW (@ 32Ω)
- UnBAL Output Power: >10.5V/184 mW (@ 600Ω); >9.5V/2,832 mW (@ 32Ω)
- Output Impedance: <1Ω
- SNR: >120dB(A) (3.3V 6.3mm/6.2V 4.4mm)
- DNR: -120dB(A)
- THD + N: <0.0015% (125mW @ 32Ω)
- Power supply requirement: DC 9V/1.5A – 15V/0.9A [centre +ve] (*a power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current)
- Power consumption: No Signal ~5W; Max Signal ~13.5W
- Dimensions: 214 x 158 x 41 mm (8.4″ x 6.2″ x 1.6″)
- Net weight: 916g (2.0 Ibs)
Age: 1 month
Condition: 10/10
Voltage: 220/240/50Hz
Finish/Colour: Silver
Packaging? Yes
Accessories? Yes
Item Location: In Stock
Status: Second Hand
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