NEO iDSD 2
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Guaranteed 12 months warranty
Set yourself a new standard in desktop DAC/Amp performance.
The NEO iDSD 2 fuses purist internal design with the freedom to refine and customise your listening experience, and aptX Lossless Bluetooth lets you cut the cord without compromise.
Key Features
We use Qualcomm’s new QCC518x Bluetooth processing IC in combination with proprietary circuits to create an audibly superior ‘Bluetooth engine’.
All the current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats are supported – Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, Sony’s LDACTM and HWA’s LHDC, regular aptX, AAC (Apple iOS devices) and SBC (the ‘plain vanilla’ Bluetooth codec).
All of the 24-bit-capable codecs, including aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDACTM, and LHDC, support up to 96kHz.
iFi’s ‘Bluetooth engine’ can also be updated over-the-air, so future codecs may be added.
This new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.
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 infinitesimally low levels of noise and distortion.
Hi-res audio support is state-of-the-art with True Native® playback. It handles PCM data to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512 and single and double speed DXD. Thanks to the Burr-Brown DAC chip’s four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take separate pathways – this enables DSD, as well as PCM, to remain ‘bit-perfect’ in its native form right through to analogue conversion.
It’s head-fi. It’s desk-fi. And it’s hi-fi.
The NEO iDSD 2 is a versatile 3-in-1 DAC/Amp designed for CAS audiophiles. It works as a Head-Fi DAC/Amp with headphones, a pure DAC with an integrated amp, or a DAC/Preamp for active speakers and power amps. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.4, it supports aptX Lossless, the only Bluetooth codec that streams CD-quality audio without quality loss.
It’s new and Lossless.
The NEO iDSD 2, powered by Qualcomm’s new QCC518x Bluetooth chip and qualified for Bluetooth 5.4, supports all major Bluetooth formats: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDACTM, LHDC/HWA, AAC, and SBC. With aptX Lossless, it offers an impressive 1,200kbps bitrate, streaming true CD-quality audio without lossy compression, ensuring a superior listening experience.
Bluetooth codec maximum bitrates compared
Stand by you. No matter up or down.
The NEO iDSD 2 offers versatile positioning for Desk-Fi or Hi-Fi setups, with a 2-inch color display that automatically rotates to match horizontal or vertical orientation. For Desk-Fi, you can position it vertically to save space. The NEO iDSD 2 also features an analogue volume control, delivering higher audio quality than digital controls.
GMT Femto-Precision Clock. Upgradable.
The NEO iDSD 2 features an internal GMT femto-precision clock with a smart storage cache, creating an advanced jitter reduction system for cleaner, more accurate sound. For those with an external clock, the 10MHz External Sync Clock input allows you to synchronize the NEO iDSD 2 with other devices like CD players or network streamers, enhancing clock signal accuracy.
This rare feature in its price range ensures exceptional performance, whether using the internal clock or an external sync clock.
More than new features. Enhanced circuitry.
The NEO iDSD 2’s enhanced PureWave circuit design features a balanced dual-mono topology and short signal paths, ensuring superb linearity, low noise, and minimal distortion.
This results in an impressive SNR >120dB(A), DNR of -120dB(A), and THD+N <0.0015%, achieving performance comparable to higher-priced DACs.
5x more headphone output power
With a maximum headphone output power of 5,551 mW (@ 32Ω), it outperforms even some dedicated headphone amplifiers, making them sweat. It features Auto iEMatch to reduce annoying hiss from high-sensitivity headphones without losing any dynamic range
The NEO iDSD 2 is not only a powerhouse, but it’s also tailored for your ears. The newly added analogue processing modes, XSpace and XBass II, along with the four digital filters, allow you to finetune the sound.
NEXIS APP
Introducing the new iFi Nexis App
The iFi Nexis App enhances your NEO iDSD 2 experience. Search for "NEO iDSD 2" in the app to access features, settings, and seamless OTA updates that keep your device up-to-date over the network. Control functions and settings effortlessly with the app—download it now to unlock the full potential of your NEO iDSD 2.
The GO pod has an IPX5 water resistance rating
Specifications
| BLUETOOTH FORMATS | Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptx, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC and SBC) |
| DIMENSIONS | 214 x 158 x 41 mm (8.4" x 6.2" x 1.6") |
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| FORMATS SUPPORTED | PCM 768kHz; DSD 512 (22.6MHz); MQA Full Decoder |
| INPUT | USB3.0 B (USB2.0 compatible); S/PDIF (coaxial up to 192kHz, optical up to 96kHz) |
| LIMITED WARRANTY | 12 months** |
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What's in the Box
1x NEO iDSD 2
1x Stereo RCA Cable
1x 3.5 to 6.35mm Adapter
1x iPower 2
1x USB 3.0 Type A to B Cable
1x Remote Control Handset
1x Stand for Vertical Placement
1x Stand for Vertical Placement
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most frequently asked questions about this product. For more product information please contact us through Contact
Does the GO pod have a built-in microphone?
Yes, it has built-in mic for hands-free calls when paired with your smartphone.
What does the LED for Battery status on the charging box mean?
LED > Status
4/4 > 75%
3/4 > 50%
2/4 > 25%
1/4 ≤ 25%
*Battery LED will ash when it is charging and will go out when it is fully charged
How do I pair with my Bluetooth?
When removed from the charging case, GO pod LED blinks blue as it automatically searches for a previously paired device. If a stored device is not found, it then automatically enters pairing mode with LED blinking blue and red.
To enter pairing mode manually, Press the left and right touch area together for ≥ 2s until LED ashes red / blue.
How many paired Bluetooth device(s) can the GO pod store?
The GO pod is able to store up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices. Manual reconnection may still be necessary.
