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iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2: The world's first Bluetooth DAC/Amp with Bluetooth 5.4 and aptx Lossless support

Stream lossless CD-quality audio via aptX Lossless and Bluetooth 5.4 with the iFi NEO iDSD 2 - the first-ever Bluetooth DAC/Amp capable of delivering CD-quality audio wirelessly.

Plug in your favorite headphones or connect your speakers and enjoy crystal clear sound with the NEO iDSD 2. Play around with Gain settings and drive your IEMs with zero hiss, or connect via Bluetooth and enjoy lossless audio in the comfort of your home.

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What's In The Box?

Everything you need is included with the iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2.

  • iFi NEO iDSD 2
  • iDSD Remote
  • iFi iPower2 12V
  • 3.5mm to 6.3mm Adapter
  • RCA patch cable
  • USB-A to USB-B cable
  • Vertical Stand
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty card
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The Perfect Trifecta - iFi NEO iDSD 2

The iFi NEO iDSD 2 effortlessly fills every audiophile's needs with support for dedicated DAC/Amp, DAC, or DAC/Preamp functionality.

Use the NEO iDSD 2 as a DAC/Amp and enjoy high-resolution sound through your favorite headphones and IEMS. Connect the NEO iDSD 2 to your preferred integrated amplifier and drive power-hungry speakers with ease.

Looking to go wireless? No problem. Connect via the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and enjoy CD-quality lossless music courtesy of the new aptX Lossless support.

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Supersonic Speeds - iFi NEO iDSD 2

The highlight feature of the NEO iDSD 2 is Bluetooth 5.4, which supports the new aptX Lossless codec.

aptX Lossless enables high-quality audio streams via Bluetooth with transmission rates of up to 1,200kpbs. All this is made possible by the brand-new Qualcomm QCC518x Bluetooth chip, which supports all Bluetooth audio codecs, including aptX Lossless, LDAC, AAC, and SBC.

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NEO Power Revolution - iFi NEO iDSD 2

With up to 5,551mW @ 32ohms, the NEO iDSD 2 possesses enough power to outperform most DAC/Amps and even some headphone amps.

Driving your favorite headphones, IEMs, and even speakers is a breeze. Auto iEMatch eliminates noise and hiss in sensitive IEMs, while a choice of four gain settings allows you to drive even the most power-hungry headphones.

You also get a choice of two analog sound enhancements via XBass II and XSpace, which improve low-end response and soundstage performance, respectively.

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Up or down, listen to your tunes til sundown.

The iFi NEO iDSD 2 can be oriented vertically or horizontally. The new 2-inch display even rotates automatically to match the NEO iDSD 2's orientation, allowing you to change how it sits on your table.

Power up the NEO iDSD 2, plug in your speakers and power them with up to 19.5V through the balanced out. Adjust listening volume to your preferred setting without loss of quality, courtesy of iFi's Analogue Volume Control.

Play any music file at the highest quality, with support for PCM 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512, and full MQA decoding.

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All the features minus the noise

The iFi NEO iDSD 2's promises low noise, high dynamic range, and reduced distortion, courtesy of iFi Audio's PureWave design.

iFi Audio's obsession with reducing noise improves sound quality significantly. Enjoy clearer, and more detailed music with the NEO iDSD 2.

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Hi-Res Audio

The Burr-Brown DAC chip in the iFi NEO iDSD 2 enables data streams of up to 32-bit/768kHz for PCM, DSD512 for DSD, and 2x Speed for DXD - making it a true Hi-Res Audio device.

Hi-Res Audio devices like the NEO iDSD 2 DAC/Amp will play back your music at the highest data rates for the best resolution and detail.

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Snapdragon Sound

With Qualcomm's QCC518x Bluetooth chip inside the iFi NEO iDSD 2, CD-quality wireless streams via Qualcomm aptX Lossless have become a reality.

The result is music that retains all the important sonic details for a life-like, high-resolution listening experience.

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XMOS 16-Core Chip

At the core of the NEO iDSD is the powerful 16-core XMOS chip which now runs at a max clock speed of 2000MIPS with up to 512KB of memory.

The XMOS 16x chip, programmed to complement the Burr-Brown DAC, is tuned to provide a true high-resolution sound for the best music listening quality.

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Master Quality Authenticated

The iFi NEO iDSD 2 can decode MQA files up to 384kHz, making it a Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) device.

Enjoy master-like music streams via Tidal Masters, Audirvana, and Roon with the NEO iDSD 2.


NEO iDSD 2 Technical Specifications

Inputs

Digital: USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible); S/PDIF (coaxial up to 192kHz, optical up to 96kHz)

Analogue: 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

Outputs

Balanced XLR: 19.5V max. (variable) 4.4V­ fixed

UnBAL 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

Output

Balanced 4.4mm: 3.5V / 19.5V max. (12Ω - 600Ω Headphone)

UnBAL 6.3mm: 4.5V / 9.50V max. (12Ω - 300Ω Headphone)

Maximum^ Output Power

Balanced: >19.5V/650 mW (@ 600Ω); >13.3V/5,551 mW (@ 32Ω)

UnBAL: >10.5V/184 mW (@ 600Ω); >9.5V/2,832 mW (@ 32Ω)

RMS Output Power

Balanced: >19.3V/620 mW (@ 600Ω); >12.7V/2530 mW (@ 64Ω)

UnBAL: >9.7V/157 mW (@ 600Ω); >9.4V/1390 mW (@ 64Ω)

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)*

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)

Limited Warranty

12 months**

*A power supply unit must be able to deliver minimum rated repetitive current**12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws.***Specifications are subject to change without notice.

NEO iDSD 2 User Manual and Quick Start Guide

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

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