iFi xDSD Gryphon Portable Bluetooth / USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Regular price $899.00

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Flexibility makes the xDSD Gryphon the ultimate ‘swiss army knife’ of the portable DAC/amp scene, delivering fabulous sound across a host of possible applications

a headphone amp to use with analogue sources
a headphone amp for digital sources
balanced and unbalanced headphone output
battery operation with fast charging USB C
a mobile music lover’s dream. The xDSD Gryphon is the high-end audio system you can take with you wherever you go.
a pure DAC or DAC/preamp to connect to an amp and speakers; the heart of a home audio system
hi quality Bluetooth streaming

"birth of a ‘head-fi’ legend"

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Hi-Fi News Verdict
"The xDSD Gryphon possesses an admirable combination of useful features and superb sound, all at an affordable price. Comprehensive Bluetooth support, proprietary eq modes, plus a balanced output, make it as well suited for those seeking an on-the-go upgrade as for audiophiles feeding demanding headphones at home via their hi-res library. iFi Audio's impressive track record continues…"

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Brilliant Bluetooth. Hi-Res Wireless.

Using the latest QCC 5100 series Bluetooth v5.1 as the starting point, for wireless connectivity, the xDSD Gryphon is at the bleeding-edge when it comes to the latest formats:

aptX Adaptive and aptX HD
LDAC and HWA/LHDC
regular aptX and aptX Low Latency
AAC
SBC (plain vanilla Bluetooth)

Not only this but the above is on the iFi digital platform where each section is distinct. So QC5100 for reception > Global Master Clock for jitter > Burr-Brown for DAC conversion. More effort but that’s why our wireless gives wired a run for its money.

USB & S/PDIF. Wired to the nines.

In terms of wired connectivity, the xDSD Gryphon handles all the formats using a hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset which is the same as used in our £3,000 flagship, the Pro iDSD Signature.

Rest assured that all the following latest formats are catered for but most importantly, are pushed to their zenith.

On USB:

PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)
DSD (512/256/128/64)
DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz)
MQA (Decoder)

On S/PDIF

PCM (192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)
DoP

Tailored to your ears

XSpace adds back the cavernous sound stage of recordings.

XBass II reinstates the missing bass from open-backed headphones or for recordings that you hanker for bass slam. Under XBass II you can select ‘Bass’ and/or ‘Presence’ so that the upper midrange frequencies are correctly added back into your favourite recording.

iEMatch – is our proprietary tech which reduces the annoying hiss from high-sensitivity headphones without losing any dynamic range.

With digital sources, users can choose between three bespoke digital filters via the on-screen menu: Bit-Perfect, Standard and GTO (Gibbs Transient Optimised), each having a fine-tuning effect on sound.

What's in the Box

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What's in the Box

xDSD Gryphon
Lightning to USB-C OTG Cable
USB-C to USB-C OTG Cable
USB-A to USB-C Cable
Protective bag

Dimensions 123x75x19 mm 4.8"x3.0"x0.7"

Weight 215 grams, 0.5 Ibs

Inputs

Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC and SBC Codec)
Wired Digital USB-C, S/PDIF co-axial
Wired Analogue: Balanced 4.4mm, Single-Ended 3.5mm

Formats

DSD DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed
PCM 768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz
DXD 768/705.6/384/352.8kHz, Double/Single-Speed DXD
MQA (Decoder) 384/352.8kHz
Bluetooth Up to 96kHz

Headphone Outputs

Balanced 4.4mm
Single-Ended 3.5mm

Battery

USB-C charging. BC1.2 compliant up to 1900mA charging current
Battery life varies based on use, headphones, and settings. Up to 8 hours in ideal conditions.

Line Section

Outputs Balanced 6.7V max. (variable), S-Bal (SE) 3.5V max. (variable)

Output Impedance

Balanced ≤200Ω , S-Bal (SE) ≤100Ω
Balanced <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS
S-Bal (SE) <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS
Balanced <0.007% @ 0dBFS
S-Bal (SE) <0.015% @ 0dBFS

Headphone Section

Outputs Balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn, S-Bal (SE) 3.5mm Single-Ended
Output Power
Balanced >1000mW @ 32Ω, >74mW @ 600Ω, >6.7V max. @ 600Ω
S-Bal (SE) >320mW @ 32Ω, >40mW @ 300Ω, >3.5V max. @ 600Ω
Output Impedance Balanced <1Ω, S-Bal (SE) <1Ω
Output Impedance Balanced <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS, S-Bal (SE) <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS
THD+N <0.005% (1V @ 16Ω)