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iDSD Diablo 2

£1,299.00
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Surging with infernal power. 

Sporting cutting edge xMEMS and Lossless Bluetooth technology, the flagship iDSD Diablo leads the charge with future-proof features and raw power - take your most demanding headphones wherever you go, we dare you. 

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“It’s got a NOS fogger system and a T4 Turbo, Dominic.”

Struggling with your power-hungry headphones? Press the NOS button, and our Diablo goes into beast mode. The Diablo 2 offers three power modes: Normal for IEMs, Turbo for mid-sensitivity headphones, and Nitro for demanding headphones, boasting a 19.2V maximum output. A switch underneath activates iFi’s iEMatch technology. This feature is tailored for high-sensitivity headphones and earphones, greatly benefiting your in-ear monitors (IEMs). It removes background noise and increases the usable volume range.

Wings of Inferno.

The Diablo 2 comes with four wings that you can customise to position it horizontally, like a desktop DAC/amp, or vertically to save space. Additionally, it features twenty-two rails for improved cooling performance, with eight of these rails being compatible with the Diablo wings, enabling desktop stand use.

Shattering Boundaries

Due to the high voltage requirements of xMEMS, iFi has partnered with them to integrate this technology into the new Diablo 2. It utilises the piezoelectric effect to create paper-thin solid-state speakers by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, exciting an integrated silicon membrane to generate powerful acoustic sound waves for enhanced audio output.

Click here to read more about the xMEMS earphones application.

Sound So Moving. Even the Devil May Cry.

Diablo 2 features PureWave, Servoless DirectDrive, OptimaLoop, and Advanced Jitter Reduction Technology, delivering exceptionally pure, detailed, and emotionally touching sound, these technologies elevate performance to unparalleled heights, even challenging desktop DAC/amps.

PureWave’s full balanced dual-mono circuitry elevates clarity by separating channels and reducing noise. DirectDrive removes the need for coupling capacitors, ensuring purer audio. OptimaLoop employs tailored multiple feedback paths in amplifiers, refining gain control and reducing distortion. 

Ruling all Bluetooth codec and music formats.

The Diablo 2 features the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, supporting the new aptX Lossless codec, which provides a maximum bitrate of 1,200kbps. In comparison, aptX Adaptive has a maximum bitrate of 420kbps, while LDAC offers a higher bitrate of 990kbps.

Specifications

BATTERY Lithium-polymer 4800mAh
BLUETOOTH FORMATS aptX Lossless
aptX Adaptive
aptX
LDAC
LHDC/HWA
AAC
SBC
CHARGING Via USB-C – BC v1.2 compliant up to 1900mA
DIGITAL INPUTS 1x USB-C; 1x S/PDIF (optical/coaxial)
Bluetooth 5.4™
DIMENSIONS 166x85x28.5mm
DNR ≥114dB(A)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT 1x balanced 4.4mm
1x 6.3mm
HI-RES SUPPORT 768kHz
DSD512
full MQA
MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER Output:
4.4mm
6.3mm

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)
NET WEIGHT 455g (1.0Ibs)
OUTPUT 4.4mm
6.3mm
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE ≤200Ω
POWER CONSUMPTION Nitro 12W | Turbo 5W | Normal 2W | xMEMS 8W
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)
SNR ≥114dB(A)
THD+N 0.002% @ 0dBFS 200kΩ

What's in the Box

1x USB Type C

1x iTraveller

1x USB C Cable

1x iPower 2

1x Quick Start Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the most frequently asked questions about this product. For more product information please contact us through Contact

What is the approximate listening time in Battery mode with typical headphones?

Normal: for high-sensitivity IEMs, up to a maximum of 12 hours.
Turbo: for medium-sensitivity headphones, up to a maximum of 9 hours.
Nitro: for the most demanding headphones, up to a maximum 6 hours.

What is the approximate listening time in xMEMS mode with typical headphones?

Normal: DC bias level is 10V, up to a maximum of 8 hours
Turbo: DC bias level is 12V, up to a maximum of 7 hours
Nitro: DC bias level is 14V, up to a maximum 6 hours

What is the iEMatch switch for?

iEMatch reduces the output level, so that even the most sensitive In-Ear-Monitors (IEMs) can be matched to the iDSD Diablo 2.
iEMatch can increase the dynamic range of sensitive IEMs by reducing background amplifier hiss

Does the iDSD Diablo 2 support wireless mode (Bluetooth)?

Yes, this mode allows you to connect the iDSD Diablo 2 to a DAP, phone or any other music source with Bluetooth wirelessly

How long does it take to get to full charge?

For charging only. Due to the very high-power nature of iDSD Diablo 2, it will take ~12 hours and ~5 hours for a standard and high-powered charger, respectively, to fully recharge

What does the LED for Batery statuds mean?

LED > Status
White* > 75%
Green* > 25%
Red* > 10%
Red (flashing) ≤ 10%