FAQs
Can I power the xDSD Gryphon by USB instead of using the internal battery?
Power
xDSD Gryphon
Yes you can. Plug the xDSD gryphon into a PC via USB and use the Dual Port setting. This will charge the battery to 3.88v and it will stabilize once…
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xDSD Gryphon
Yes, when not in Line-In mode, 4.4mm Pentaconn and 3.5mm sockets on both sides output audio simutaneously. However, iEMatch is only applies to the sockets on the side with the…
Read moreDoes it support S/PDIF coax and optical?
xDSD Gryphon
Yes. The Gryphon supports coax via 3.5mm adapter, and Toslink optical via mini-Toslink adapter on the same physical socket.
Read moreDoes it work without a battery?
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By taking out the battery, the device will continue pushing power into the board instead of the battery, which will cause the device to malfunction.
Read moreHow can I easily check which firmware version I have?
xDSD Gryphon
While the xDSD Gryphon is off, long press and hold the input button, then press the power button and keep it held down. When the xDSD Gryphon powers on it…
Read moreHow do I reset the GAIA app?
Bluetooth
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Please unpair all Bluetooth devices from the iOS device and restart. This will clear their cache and enable connectivity without interference.
Read moreHow is it better than xDSD and xCAN?
xDSD Gryphon
xDSD Gryphon supports advanced features including: Ultra-Res (PCM 32/768, 24?/192, DSD512, MQA decoder 384) Advanced 96kHz Bluetooth 5.1 QCC5100 chipset, HD Bluetooth formats Purewave balanced design (from Neo and Diablo),…
Read moreHow it is possible that the DSD1793 can work up to 32 Bit / 786 kHz?
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Question:- Can you explain how it is possible that the DSD1793 can work up to 32 Bit / 786 kHz. The data sheet says it is only 24 Bit /…
Read moreHow to prolong battery life-span?
xDSD Gryphon
Charge to ~70% only by turning on the device first before plugging in power.
Read moreHow to reset?
xDSD Gryphon
With USB power unplugged, hold down the XSpace/XBass button while turning on the unit will factory reset the device.
Read moreHow to unbrick Gryphon?
xDSD Gryphon
For firmware v1.07 1. Hold power down in an attempt to turn it on (you would have done that by now). 2. Unit may feel slightly warmer than other units.…
Read moreiEMatch- what is it for?
xDSD Gryphon
iEMatch is our proprietary tech to reduce hiss from IEMs due to their having too much gain. The attenuation is up to -12dB.
Read moreIs the volume control analogue or digital?
xDSD Gryphon
Analogue so you can enjoy the best sound quality because digital volume controls cut the resolution by up to 1.5 Bits. The neat trick in the Gryphon is that it…
Read moreMy battery is swelling, what can I do
Charging
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A swelling battery is likely caused by improper use. To prevent a battery from bloating, we suggest making sure that the device isn’t overheating and that it is kept in…
Read moreQ: How to make a LINE out?
Analogue DAC Digital
Digital Technical
xDSD Gryphon
A: On the 3.5mm HP output, use at a setting between 0dB to -3dB for lowest distortion. Lowest distortion is at 0dB to -3dB, depending on how high the digital…
Read moreShould I switch off the OLED for best sound quality?
xDSD Gryphon
There’s not a need to do so because the ‘SilentLine’ tech means the OLED and its power supply are de-coupled from the main PCB. Therefore there is next to nil…
Read moreWhat is DXD and why does my device not show PCM.
xDSD Gryphon
DXD is Digital eXtreme Definition and was created for editing DSD music. Since the 1bit operation of DSD is not suitable for music editing, most of them have to use…
Read moreWhat is Gryphon?
xDSD Gryphon
xDSD Gryphon is our newest portable DAC that supports multiple inputs and outputs. For additional details, please check out Gryphon webpage on our website.
Read moreWhat is XBass II with Bass & Presence
xDSD Gryphon
XBass II denotes you have the option to perfectly fine-tune the bass frequency response. Bass – is low bass and Presence is mid-bass. Please adjust as you like to get…
Read moreWhat is XSpace?
xDSD Gryphon
Recordings were made for speakers. Listening on headphones means the sound is inside your head not front/outside your head. XSpace corrects this in the analogue domain which is quite special.
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