iFi NEO iDSD DAC and Headphone Amp
Best versatile desktop solution for high-fidelity audio enthusiasts.
This versatile powerhouse replaces a cluttered desktop stack with a single, elegant unit that sounds as good as it looks. While you sacrifice the modularity of separate components, you gain a seamless, high-fidelity experience that handles everything from hi-res streaming to demanding headphones with effortless precision.
$649.00
at
Amazon
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking uncompromising high-resolution sound reproduction
- System builders needing a central hub for multiple digital sources
- Headphone enthusiasts owning a diverse collection of demanding gear
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused listeners looking for entry-level audio solutions
- Commuters requiring a portable device for mobile listening
- Minimalists preferring a simple, plug-and-play audio experience
Performance breakdown
Bluetooth Versatility
Unrivaled codec support ensures high-fidelity wireless streaming from any modern source.
Amplification Power
Robust output easily drives demanding headphones with clean, authoritative sonic authority.
Signal Purity
PureWave circuitry delivers an exceptionally low noise floor for pristine audio.
Format Compatibility
Handles everything from MQA to DSD512 with effortless, bit-perfect precision.
Design Ergonomics
The rotating OLED display offers clever, flexible placement for any desktop.
Processing Speed
The 16-core XMOS engine ensures snappy, lag-free handling of complex files.
Key Specs
Digital Inputs
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 Supported
DSD512 / 256 / 128 / 64, DXD (768 / 705.6 / 384 / 352.8kHz), PCM (768 / 705.6 / 384 / 352.8 / 192 / 176.4 / 96 / 88.2 / 48 / 44.1kHz), MQA Bluetooth 96kHz
Outputs
Balanced XLR (6.3V / 7.7V max. variable, 4.4V fixed), UnBAL RCA (3.2V / 3.9V max. variable, 2.2V fixed)
Output Impedance (Zout)
Balanced <= 100Ω, UnBAL <= 50Ω
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
-112dB(A) @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
Dynamic Range (DNR)
>116dB(A) @ -60dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD + N)
<0.0015% @ 0dBFS (UnBAL/BAL)
Headphone Output (Balanced)
>6.4V/68.6 mW (@ 600Ω), >5.77V/1040 mW (@ 32Ω)
Headphone Output (UnBAL)
>3.25V/17.6 mW (@ 600Ω), >3V/295 mW (@ 32Ω)
Headphone Output Impedance
<1Ω (UnBAL/BAL)
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