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iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 Portable DAC/Amp

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iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2: The Ultimate Portable DAC/Amp

Are your portable listening sessions missing something?

Are your tunes noisy, underpowered, and muddy?

Look no further than the iDSD Diablo 2 to solve your portable listening problems.

Also - did somebody say lossless Bluetooth support?

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What's In The Box?

Everything you need is included with the iDSD Diablo 2.

  • Diablo 2 Portable DAC/Amp
  • iTraveller Portable Carrying Case
  • iPower 2 Power Supply/Charger
  • USB-C Cable
  • USB-C to USB-A Adapter
  • TOSLINK Optical Adapter
  • 3.5mm to 6.3mm Headphone Adapter
  • Warranty Card
  • User Manual/Instruction Guide
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The devil is in the details of the Diablo 2.

The Diablo 2's connection layout has been thoughtfully crafted for optimal efficiency and easy use.

The volume lock switch prevents accidental volume adjustments while on the go.

The back panel features a switch for mode selection and Bluetooth pairing, as well as two USB-C ports - one for charging and the other for audio - to simplify cable management.

Plenty of outputs for your listening needs with the iFi Audio Diablo-2

Got headphones with a 6.3mm jack?

..or IEMs with a 3.5mm connection?

What about your headphones with a 4.4mm connection?

The Diablo 2 has you covered. No matter the listening device, you'll be able to plug in and enjoy.

And just like the outputs, you can feed the iDSD Diablo-2 with any source as well.

Streamers. DACs. PC. Smartphone. Bluetooth. DAP. USB source. You're all covered.

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Your headphones should be scared of the Diablo 2.

Diablo 2 is the most formidable DAC/Amp on the planet.

By utilizing features such as PureWave, DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction Tech, it'll produce exceptionally clean and pure sound like no other.

Sound so detailed it rivals dedicated desktop DAC/Amps.

Not to mention its power capabilities:

5180mW (@32Ω) on the 4.4mm output.

The iDSD Diablo 2 - taking flight.

The Diablo 2 can be positioned horizontally or vertically with its (4) included wings to save space.

Incorporated into the winged design are its 22 rails for improved cooling performance.

Eight of these rails are compatible with the included wings, enabling desktop stand use.

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Sublime energy sources for clean listening.

The Diablo 2 can be powered by battery or mains for clean listening performance.

By running on the battery, you avoid common mains issues like RFI/EMI pollution.

But that doesn't mean that battery is your only option.

If desired, use the included iPower 2 power supply for similarly clean performance with iFi Audio's specialized power-cleaning technology.


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Burr-Brown Chipset

The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain "bit-perfect" (unchanged). This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.

iFi uses Burr Brown extensively in their products because of its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture.

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Direct Drive

DirectDrive® makes a direct signal path which means less signal degradation.

This direct signal path makes the sound "true" - meaning your music outputs at its highest potential.

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XMOS 16-Core Chip

The XMOS 16-Core chip processes the USB digital input.

This low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.

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PureWave Topology

PureWave is a new, balanced, symmetrical dual-mono topology with short, direct signal paths.

The name refers to the sonic purity it achieves thanks to exceptional linearity and incredibly low levels of noise and distortion.


iDSD Diablo-2 Technical Specifications

Digital

Hi-res support

768kHz

DSD512

full MQA

Bluetooth formats

aptX Lossless

aptX Adaptive

aptX

LDAC

LHDC/HWA

AAC

SBC

Maximum output power

4.4mm

>19.2V/611mW (@600Ω);

>12.87V/5180mW (@32Ω)

6.3mm

>9.6V/153mW (@600Ω);

>8.85V/2450mW (@32Ω)

xMEMS

>28Vpp (4.4mm output)

RMS output power

4.4mm

>19.2V/611mW (@600Ω);

>7.4/1710mW (@32Ω);

>11.5/2060mW (@64Ω)

6.3mm

>9.6V/150mW (@600Ω);

>8.1V/2050mW (@32Ω);

>9.3V/1360mW (@64Ω)

Line output

Output impedance

≤200Ω

SNR

≥114dB(A)

DNR

≥114dB(A)

THD+N

0.002% @ 0dBFS 200kΩ

General

Power consumption

Nitro 12W

Turbo 5W

Normal 2W

xMEMS 8W

Battery

Lithium-polymer 4800mAh

Charging

Via USB-C – BC v1.2 compliant up to 1900mA

Dimensions

166x85x28.5mm

Net Weight

455g (1.0Ibs)

Connectivity

Digital Inputs

1x USB-C; 1x S/PDIF (optical/coaxial)

Bluetooth 5.4™

Headphone Outputs

1x balanced 4.4mm

1x 6.3mm

Line Outputs

1x balanced 4.4mm

Power/Charging

1x USB-C

iDSD Diablo-2 Quick Set-Up Guide and Instruction Manual Downloads

Instruction Manual

Quick Set Up Guide

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