iFi Audio - xDSD Gryphon Portable DAC/Amp
iFi Audio - xDSD Gryphon Portable DAC/Amp, Separate Bluetooth, DAC & amp stages, OLED display
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Portable DAC/Amp
iFi Audio - xDSD Gryphon
'A hi-fi system in your pocket'
Portable DAC/amps tend to be compromised because they focus on a great digital OR a great analogue section. But not both. iFi's xDSD Gryphon is different. Just like its mythical namesake, it is two beasts in one.
From the Ultra-Res digital stage using the Burr-Brown MultiBit at the core to the PureWave analogue power section pumping out 1,000mW and other things in-between, it takes serious headphones to tame the Gryphon.
Well-connected iFi's xDSD Gryphon offers a wealth of options when it comes to connectivity. xDSD Gryphon boasts Separate Bluetooth + DAC + amp stages: each optimised for maximum performance, Digital sources via USB, S/PDIF or Bluetooth alongside Analogue sources via 4.4mm or 3.5mm inputs.
What's included?
• xDSD Gryphon
• USB to USB C cable
• USB C to USB C cable
• USB C to Lightning cable
• Drawstring bag
• Warranty
• Manual
Brilliant Bluetooth. Hi-Res Wireless.
all the latest formats accomodatedUsing 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.
Balance of PowerThe xDSD Gryphon uses our PureWave amplification circuitry. It has 1,000mW at 32 Ohms. With a whopping max 6.7v output, bring on the high impedance headphones because the Gryphon will not break a sweat driving them.
This is plenty to drive all manner of headphones. The 4.4mm Balanced is the best for balanced playback. The 3.5mm S-Balanced will max SE headphones. And your premium high-sensitivity IEMs have not been forgotten either – iEMatch will cut out the hiss.
Wired To The Nines
USB & S/PDIFIn 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
how you like it!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.
xDSD Gryphon - Features
Discover the features and tech in the new xDSD Gryphon!
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | 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 |
| DAC | Burr-Brown |
| Battery | USB-C charging. BC1.2 compliant up to 1900mA charging current |
| Dimensions | 123x75x19 mm 4.8"x3.0"x0.7" |
| Weight | 215 grams 0.5 Ibs |
| Outputs | Balanced - 6.7V max. (variable) S-Bal (SE) - 3.5V max. (variable) |
| Line Section Output Impedance | Balanced - ≤200Ω S-Bal (SE) - ≤100Ω |
| Headphone Outputs | Balanced - 4.4mm Pentaconn S-Bal (SE) - 3.5mm SE |
| 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 |
| SNR | Balanced - <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS S-Bal (SE) - <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
| THD+N | <0.005% (1V @ 16Ω) |
