iFi audio xDSD

Our portable DAC and headphone amplifier will improve the sound quality of your music.

Whether you are listening via headphones on the bus or via your system on the sofa, the award-winning xDSD makes your music sound better.

Wireless. Wired.

The xDSD is for people who love to listen — on the go or at home.

You choose wireless via Bluetooth® or wired via USB or SPDIF.

Apple or Android, DAP, games console or TV, just connect the xDSD and enjoy the ultimate audio experience.

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Hi-Res. Future-proof.

The xDSD plays high-quality digital audio file formats up to DSD512. Listen to your favourite tracks as they were meant to be.

In love with Hi-Res streaming? Listen to Tidal HiFi and Spotify Premium with ease.

The xDSD is also MQA ready straight out of the box. Use with Tidal ‘HiFi’ on your computer or mobile.

And it’s fully Roon tested for easy set-up.

Bluetooth freedom

The convenience of Bluetooth® means your headphones connect to the xDSD, leaving your phone or chosen device wire free. Pop the xDSD in your pocket and it’s business as usual but with much better sound.

The xDSD boasts both aptX™ and AAC™ Bluetooth® for CD-like quality. With standard Bluetooth®, the sound quality drops by 30%, not so with the iFi Bluetooth® implementation. Just a little iFi magic for you!

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Superior sonics

With amazing amplification, driven by 500 mW of power, the xDSD handles almost any headphones and it easily partners up with active home speakers.

And, of course, we’ve included our exclusive optional ‘sonic fine-tuning extras’ to add further nuances to your listening.

xBass+® cleans and restores the bass to give you a richer, deeper sound and 3D+® opens up your music to bring a live-concert atmosphere into your living room.

Perfectly balanced

iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced technology means that you gain the advantages of a balanced connection even when using an unbalanced one.

On headphones this means lower distortion, less interference, and reduce crosstalk.

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Smart. Stylish.

The battery lasts up to 10 hours and ‘smart’ tech ensures you enjoy optimum listening time adjusted according to your usage. The xDSD has a separate USB charging socket.

And finally, with its metallic chrome finish and elegant, ergonomic design, based upon the Japanese Zen garden, it puts the ‘x’ back into sexy.

DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter)

DACs convert digital information, stored or streamed by computers, into music we can hear through speakers or headphones.

Every device that’s a source of digital sound has a built-in DAC (TVs, games consoles, CD players, phones, portable music players etc). Dedicated external DACs sound much better than standard DACs used in digital devices such as phones.

DAP (Digital Audio Player)

A DAP is a device like an iPod or an MP3 player that stores and/or plays back music digitally.

DSD (Direct Stream Digital)

DSD is a very high-quality digital audio format that’s even better than CD quality. The higher the ‘DSD rate’ – DSD64, 128, 256, 512 and 1024 – the greater the amount of music information available, which means better sound quality.

Files can be remastered to higher file rates to improve sound quality. The pinnacle of this is DSD1024. Not many machines out there are capable of this feat.

Spotify Premium

Spotify Premium allows you to listen better quality music. It’s all about bitrates. The bitrate is the amount of data processed over a certain amount of time. The higher the bitrate, the better the quality.

On normal Spotify you listen at 96kbps, the ‘standard’ bitrate on mobile or at 160kbps, ‘standard quality’ on desktop and ‘high quality’ on mobile.

With Spotify Premium, you get 320kbps which is ‘high quality’ on desktop and ‘extreme quality’ on mobile. Basically, more bitrates for your buck.

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)

MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download. More here.

Tidal Masters

Tidal is a subscription-based audio streaming platform, similar to Apple Music and Spotify, but with lossless-quality audio. Tidal Masters is the section with the highest-fidelity music streamed including some files in partnership with MQA.

Lossless-quality means that no music quality is lost in this format.

AAC

AAC is one of the most commonly-supported Bluetooth codecs in the wireless headphone and speaker markets. It’s also the default audio compression codec used by Apple’s iTunes and YouTube and is supported across both iPhone and Android smartphones.

Balanced 'v' Unbalanced

Let’s talk headphone cables.

An unbalanced headphone cable has a left + and right + wire, for each respective side. The other, the third – wire is shared by both left & right channels. As this is shared, this gives rise to undesired coupling noise which is commonly referred to as ‘crosstalk.’

A balanced cable has the same left + and right +. But it has a separate left – and right -. With totally separate wiring ‘crosstalk’ is negligible.

Therefore, a balanced connection is the superior headphone wiring configuration.

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. This is not the case with all DAC devices from other brands – even if DSD compatibility is stated, many such DACs convert DSD signals to PCM.

Listen to Master Quality Authenticated audio straight out of the box. Connect to Tidal Masters and check the option to stream MQA.

MQA is an award-winning audio technology that enables music fans to stream the original master recording into their home, car or on their mobile. In the words of Gilbert O’Sullivan, iconic Irish-born singer-songwriter, “The great thing about MQA is that it delivers the finesse that was there in the desk sound. It’s tremendous, it sounds really good.”

Our video tutorials on You Tube show you how.

The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain unchanged or ‘bit-perfect’. This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.

At iFi we use Burr Brown extensively in our products having selected it for its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture. Our experience with this IC means we know how to make the most of it.

iFi’s exclusive S-Balanced® circuit delivers maximum performance from single-ended and balanced headphones alike.

See our Tech Note to dig deeper.

Battery life is up to 10 hours. Charging is via the separate USB charging cable included.

We use the USB Type-A connector as it provides a more stable audio connection for better playback and because of the OTG cable for Android and CCK Lightning to USB cable for Apple. The 3.5mm coaxial/TOSLINK combo SPDIF input allows connection to older DAPs and CD players.

Connect your phone or device wirelessly via aptX™ and AAC™ Bluetooth®.  Whatever your device, we’ve got it covered. Read more on iFi’s take on Bluetooth® here.

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USB Inputup to PCM768kHz & DSD512 (24.6/22.6MHz)
SPDIF Coaxial and Optical Inputup to 192kHz/24Bit
Dynamic Range> 113dB (A)
Volume Control-101dB…0dB in 1dB steps
Output power> 2.82V/500 mW @ 16 Ohm
> 3.7V/270mW @ 50 Ohm
> 3.8V/48 mW @ 300 Ohm
> 3.8V/24 mW @ 600 Ohm
Line out Level> 2.1V @ 0dBFS (& 0dB Volume)
THD &N (1V/16R)< 0.005%
Output Impedance< 1 Ohm
Battery3.8V/2200mAh
Dimensions95 (l) x67 (w) x19 (h) mm
Weight127g (0.28 Ibs)
Warranty period12 months
micro iDSD BLxDSDnano iDSD BL
Primary useTransportablePortablePortable
Headphone Output6.3mm3.5mm3.5mm
iEmatchYesYes / AutoYes
3D MatrixOn / OffOn / Off-
XBassOn / OffOn / Off-
Max. power4,000mW @ 16 Ohm500mW @ 16 Ohm285mW @ 30 Ohm
Output Impedance<1 Ohm (Direct)<1 Ohm (Direct)<1 Ohm (Direct)
<4 Ohm (iEmatch)<4 Ohm (iEmatch)<4 Ohm (iEmatch)
Battery playback6-10 hours6-8 hours6-8 hours
Inputs
Bluetooth (aptX / AAC)-Yes-
USBYesYesYes
SPDIFIn / OutIn-
Line OutRCA-3.5mm
DACBurr-Brown (Dual)Burr-BrownBurr-Brown
FormatsPCM768 / DSD512 / 2xDXDPCM768 / DSD512 / 2xDXDPCM384 / DSD256 / DXD
Filter switchBit-Perfect / Min Phase / StandardListen / MeasureListen / Measure
MQAYesYesYes
ClockLow-jitter crystal clockLow-jitter crystal clockLow-jitter crystal clock

IFI Audios X-DSD Hi-Res Bluetooth Portable usb dac headphone amp MQA/DSD !

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Superb and versatile portable DAC and headphone amplifier

Using my iFi XDSD with Audeze planar magnetic headphones. Great sound, comparable with Chord (which remains the gold standard) but with more versatility, ease of use and input options including BlueTooth. Superb with Tidal on Mac, PC or iPhone as well as hi-res audio format files. Really impressed with the sound quality, ergonomics and portability

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If the Ifi XDSD was a larger..

If the Ifi xDSD was a larger… Do I really need to say anything else?

All the reviews I have read and watched say that the Chord Mojo sounds better than the XDSD. I would strongly disagree!… I bought the Chord Mojo when it came out and I paired it with my Shure 846, and it sounded very good but I wasn’t entirely happy with it so I sold it.

Now the Ifi XDSD, I’m 100% happy with this. I’m now paired this with my Campfire Atlas IEM’s and it they sound majestic!

If you’re considering buying this I would say don’t hesitate buy it!!!!
You will not be disappointed.

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A brilliant DAC. Not cheap but it’s brilliant so well worth the money.

There is not a lot you can dislike about this.

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Immediately impressive

I do not enthuse about many products but this is staggeringly impressive. The finish and weight of the product provide a feeling of real quality. In my case, it was bought for use with an Astell & Kern SR25 music player which has an impressive performance on its own. The A&K music player produced good volume but did not drive my headphones (A&K T5p 2nd Gen) quite as strongly as I wanted…….this device give me power in reserve.

The device is spectacular but I did need to read the instructions though only to learn how to switch the device on! After that it settled in all by itself and I could leave the instructions aside. It is a pleasure to just hold this device it is so beautifully fashioned and then it is a further delight to listen to. I use it in the comparative quiet of the lounge and in the noisier environment of my Mini where it lifts the music well above the level of intrusive engine noise.

The device is expensive but good value in my view as it not only enhances the use of the excellent A&K music player but lifts the spirit each time I use it and get lost in a world of crisp sound. This is a beautiful product which restores my faith in the capability of the UK to manufacture something which it is a real pleasure to own.

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Review: iFi xDSD Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier

“If you are looking for excellent sound quality, look no further.”

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Impressive sound quality and very good bluetooth connectivity

A more detailed and instructive manual of possible usability scenarios would be appreciated.

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Fabulous!

Incredible improvement in all my digital music.

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Wow…wow…wow!! Would be a bargain for 2x the price

I absolutely love this device. I’m listening to Tidal Masters and DSD’s on my JH Lola IEM’s and the sound is unbelievable. I’m using a 2.5mm balanced male -> 3.5 balanced female adapter, which made a pretty dramatic difference versus an unbalanced.

I had hesitated a little because the thing looks much bigger in pictures. It’s actually quite tiny in my hand – the hand model must be a munchkin. Beautiful construction and intuitive controls. Love when the purple light tells me I’m listening to an MQA

Plenty of power on the IEM’s. Will test with my Audeze LCD-2’s as soon as my 4.4mm balanced female -> 3.5 balanced male adapter arrives

Haven’t tested the Bluetooth yet…

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MIGHTY MOUSE

I really did not know what to expect out of this little POWERHOUSE.It really does the job for being a small amplifier. I’m using my Sennheiser HD 650’s . Crystal clear . Makes you feel like your floating on a cloud. The Bluetooth is a bonus. I take it every where.

I’ve always been into higher quality sound systems. This is one of my favorites because I’m able to take this quality amp with me anywhere. Make sure you do your homework and check things out for yourself as well.

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5*

5*

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HIFI for your pocket

The device is small and light, fits in every jacket pocket. The battery lasts for at least 6 hours. The sound is rather cool and analytical, very defined and genuine. The 3D + and Bass + functions change the sound only minimally, but are still useful. 

The available input connections are diverse, so that you can actually interpose this DAC anywhere. The housing and the rotary wheel are very valuable, in contrast to the supplied fabric bag.

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Love it

I use in blue tooth with my Astell&Kern SP1000M and with my Sennheiser HD800 S and the extra boost is nice. I have a little concert going on or off my ears. lol I know audiophiles swear by MOJO but I have 0 issue with my set-up and the sounds are amazing.

A little complicated to figure out at first but once you get it down life is a joy. Like everyone else said, this is a fingerprint magnet. I could care less because this gives my headphones the extra juice it needs.

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HiFi test: iFi xDSD

Compact, knowledgeable, powerful and powerful – iFis xDSD brings audiophile music enjoyment to the streets.

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Superb amp

Tiny device but with huge amplification.
On my PS4 volume levels were so poor I could hardly hear anything playing games, once I powered up the amp the volume and surround sound are fantastic. Five star’s *****

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Awesome compact DAC with tons of feature for $400

After shopping for quite some time and for $400 you can not find a better compact portable DAC/amp that’s packed with features and MQA files sound intense. I hear so many negative reviews about MQA files (i.e. it’s lossy, not lossless, and on and on, Just Listen and let your ears decide what sounds best. I listened to high res songs on qobuz( not for long once I listened to MQA files on Tidal.)

I bought a pair of 2nd generation Beyerdynamic T5p headphones to go with this DAC.and for total of $1200 plus $20/mo I’m very happy. MQA files through this DAC, whatever the tech is behind is intense, I will never switch back to anything else. I can’t listen to anything else now! check it out you won’t be disappointed and it won’t cost you thousands

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Great device, not cheap but a great set of features and sound quality

iFi makes gear that is a notch better than most similar competition, and is a bit more expensive, but not much more. The feature set of this device is great and allows for some use models that other devices (like the Audioquest Dragonfly series or the Chord Mojo, great as they are) does not. The one thing I’d like to see in this device is support for Bluetooth aptX HD (not to be confused with the good but not great apt X or AAC codecs).

Highly recommended! One use model I use it with is for truly “wireless” headphones that sound great. Sure, we can all buy a set of $200 bluetooth headphones and they sound ok, but what if you paired (as I do) the iFi xDSD with a great set of wired headphones (with a very short cable and the xDSD strapped to the top of the headphones)? End result – great sound and truly wireless!

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iFi Portable DAC/Amp Reviews | Nano iDSD Black Label, xDSD, Micro iDSD Black Label

Today we are taking a look at 3 portable DAC/Amp combo units from iFi, the Nano, xDSD, and Micro. I give an overview of the units and what I think about the sound.

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Amazing sound, brilliant connectivity

This little DAC is fantastic, connectivity is brilliant, the sound is amazing. Using this with shure SRH1540, excellent soundstage and used with tidal hifi it makes all the difference.

If you want a good portable setup this is it.

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Pocket size high fidelity

I have been using this for nearly four months now and it has become indispensable to me. It was not an easy decision to choose this over the nano iDSD BL, or one of the cheaper chi-fi alternatives; it was the Hi-Fi News review that swung it, in particular the lab report, which measured significant improvements over the nano.
My intention at first was to use the xDSD on my bedside table for late night listening, but I am also using it in bluetooth mode when I’m out and about, and often in my lounge where I have a proper Hi-Fi.

I see from user reviews and forums that many people are connecting to their phones or DAPs via bluetooth, I don’t think they are realizing the best performance of this device. Bluetooth on the xDSD is certainly better than on my TV or streamer, both plugged into my Hi-Fi DAC (I have no experience of aptxhd or LDAC), but the USB connection is clearly superior in sound quality. As I said above, I use bluetooth when I’m out, and you don’t lose too much with compressed music such as BBC sounds or Spotify. The xDSD really earns its asking price with upper tier Qobuz and Tidal subscriptions played via the USB audio player PRO app on my Android phone, the sound really is of Hi-Fi quality. The XBass and 3D settings are subtle enough not to alienate audiophiles like me, I find them useful for perking up compressed formats, but with good recordings in flac I notice an increase in distortion.

Forcing myself to be critical, I have to say that the DAC half of the equation outshines the amplifier. In line out mode it performs almost as well as I would expect of a mains powered DAC at this price. Of course it is not fair to compare a battery amp to a proper one, and the headphone amplifier I plug it into at my bedside is obviously superior. The xDSD has plenty of gain, but harder to drive headphones such as Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 250 ohms, or TINHiFi P1, sound lacklustre; easy to drive ‘phones such as HIFIMAN HE400i and Shuoer tape, are much better matches.

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IFI XDSD: HA TUTTO IL NECESSARIO PER GODERE CON LE CUFFIE!

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Home and away with the iFi xDSD

iFi pitches the xDSD primarily as a mobile DAC with an onboard headphone amplifier, its 2200mAH rechargeable battery sufficient for up to 8 hours’ playtime. The line-out mode also makes it suitable for connection to the pre-amplifier section of a loudspeaker system, bypassing the unit’s volume control but also the xBass and 3D ‘tone controls’ – useful with headphones, less so with loudspeakers. A healthy 2.1V output seals the deal.

So — is this £399 / $399 / €448 xDSD DAC a true multi-tasker? Only if it distinguishes itself in both mobile and home roles and in a product segment not exactly short on alternatives. Even iFi’s own £299 xCan runs close to the xDSD’s utility: a headphone amplifier with a (Bluetooth) DAC on board.

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IFi XDSD Review

iFi is a brand who knows how to present a product. We have in test the xDSD as well as the SPDIF iPurifier: they both have a white box with a render of the product on the front and sides, while on the back there are all the useful information about the product itself and its technical specifications. The xDSD won the EISA award for being the best product of 2018/2019…

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iFi Headphone Amp and DAC Lineup Review

The entry into the world of headphones can be confusing but it doesn’t have to be expensive. If you’re looking for an affordable headphone amp to bring life into your cans, iFi will have the solution. Whether you use IEM’s or the most stubborn open-back, iFi can push them and give you the lifelike music you’ve been wanting.

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Ansh Gulati Reviews the iFi Audio xDSD

The iFi xDSD Portable DAC & Amp Comes with a Nice Velvet Carry Bag, A Really Long Blue (Looks Ugly IMHO) USB 3.0 Cable Meant for Data Connectivity When Used with a Desktop/Laptop, a Micro USB Cable for Charging, a Short USB A Female to USB B Female Cable, a Short Male USB A to Female USB B Adapter, a TOSLINK Optical Adapter for S/PDIF Coaxial or Optical Connections and a Few 3M Command Velcro Strips.

On the Go Users will be Disappointed as there’s No OTG Cable (Neither for Android Devices Nor for iOS Devices) Provided in the Box.

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LAPTOP, BEAUTIFUL AND COMPETENT: iFi xDSD

Increasingly, portable audiophilia is gaining market relevance. XDSD is a British iFi handyman, known for his high-end digital gear – and one of his most affordable creations. Is it good?

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iFi xCAN and xDSD Shootout

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iFi xDSD Review

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Superb mobile DAC with MQA support

Wonderful sound, great design, superb technology. At the price, this is an amazing value. Best of all is the MQA support, which provides the best reproduced sound I’ve ever heard. My main system DAC is a PS Audio DirectStream, which I chose partly because of its available MQA support. I willingly paid $6000 for the PS Audio. It’s unreal that I got something that sounds and works like its little cousin for only a few hundred.

I use my xDSD attached to my iPhone via Apple’s camera connection kit, which is a simple short cable, and using the iFi-provided Velcro pads. I don’t bother with the Bluetooth capability, although I imagine others will find it convenient.

Some people complain about the shiny finish collecting fingerprints. I haven’t had that issue. Maybe I’m less finicky than others about such things. Maybe I don’t leave fingerprints, and I should consider a life of crime…. ?

BTW, I recommend you try MQA (via Tidal and Roon, for example) in conjunction with this baby. You will be amazed. There’s some controversy in the audiophile community about MQA. I think this is mostly because people don’t understand it. Simply, it addresses the fact that humans evolved to be really good at hearing separate sounds that are very close in time to each other, closer than the time intervals in CD-level or even hi-res music. Regular digital music “blurs” these tiny time differences. MQA is a brilliant mathematical approach that recovers those timing details in the original recording master, and gets them delivered faithfully to your system so that properly-equipped devices like the xDSD can send them to your ears. I’m an MIT graduate. I’ve read the technical papers describing the technology. It’s genius stuff. It works. You will hear the difference.

Anyway, I really recommend this little giant. Get it!

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Get Better Sounding Music

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Nice DAC!

Really great DAC! Very happy with this purchase. There is a noticeable difference in sound quality.

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Excelent

Excelent dac

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iFi xDSD review: portable power

“The iFi xDSD combines a powerful amplifier with a good DAC section with a portable form factor that makes it perfect to listen to your favourite music both on-the-go and while you are at the desk.”

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Great

Great

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Why does this cost $400? iFi Audio xDSD Portable DAC/Amp Review!

“iFi Audio xDSD is the ultimate audio solution for Hi Fi Audio on the go, and can be used as a desktop DAC or DAC/Amp Combo too, making it even more versatile!”

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when you ? win. Ifi xDSD review. Bluetooth dac/amp combo.

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I love it!

I first bought the $350 Fiio and it sucked so I was worried about this thing being any better but damn was I wrong! This ifi is the best DAC/amp I’ve heard to date and I’ve tried 4 of them now.
Don’t think twice just get it! This thing smokes the smpl I bought and it wasn’t even portable!

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iFi xDSD. Good sound regardless of the listening position.

“I still remember how the iFi offer appeared on the market a few years ago. From the first moment, its main goal was to provide reliable, long-lasting and fulfilling its basic task – to improve the sound of our music in the world of computer audio.

Today, when music is largely an inseparable part of computer systems, the need to improve the sound of music from a computer is as obvious as using a computer mouse or touchpad. The iFi company in the field of improving the quality of music from the PC has not only a very rich experience, but their products meet (often with exaggerated) expectations.”

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Ifi xDSD & Silencer – Treat your headphones with a piece of luxury …

“…So two years ago I bought a DAC / FiiO Andes e07K amplifier, which is able to tighten just 250 OHM headphones. After minor sound adjustments (bass + +1, +2) I was happy with the sound … Until iFi sent an xDSD amplifier to my test…”

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IFi Audio Converter xDSD

“The iFI Audio xDSD is not only a complete machine and of extreme versatility but it exhibits performances of all respect in front of a simplicity of commands”

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Fantastic Product and Customer Service

I cannot recommend this product highly enough. It has transformed my enjoyment of listening to music (which I had completely gone off just using my phone and headphones). If anyone is wondering does this make a difference, then YES it does. Music is much much louder, crisper, clearer. This coupled with the convenience of being able to wirelessly connect to a phone is awesome. Finally, to top it off when I have had to deal with customer service they have been friendly, helpful and very efficient. Don’t hesitate to buy.

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iFi xDSD

“I’m stunned by the bass, very precise and quick, yet punchy; it provides a perfect layering, which is not always easy to achieve in the lower range. When activated, the bass boost adds some body to both the sub and the mid-bass.”

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iFi xDSD review

“Its instantly accessible delivery makes every song in our multi-genre playlist enjoyable.”

“the xDSD laps up the glossy, over-produced presentation; the densely-populated midrange is open and detailed, and the trebly synth sparkles with a measured enthusiasm.”

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A dac / amp to turn your phone into an advanced hifi player

Extraordinary separation of instruments and voices.

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5 stars Love this!

I’d heard about it from a friend whose really into audio. I’ve been using my phone on its own to listen to relaxation music and do some meditation stuff but the music sounded really hollow. I’d been complaining about it when my friend suggested this. What a difference! It just gives the tracks more warmth and depth, if that makes sense.

It small, light and very cool looking with the wavy lines. Zen – just like my music. It so good, I’ve been taking it out when I walk the dog. Trust me, I’m not a gadget freak but once you’ve tried this, you’ll never listen to music without it again.

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iFi Audio xDSD Realview.

The 1st time that I held the xDSD was a joy, its zen inspired contours allows for a well-managed grip not to mention that the back panel is a matte black plastic which transitions well with the glossy chrome finish.

Packed with a multitude of features which are completely absent in competing brands such as their 3D-Matrixand XBasstech as well as parading Cyberdrive power management platforms and S-Balanced tech made the xDSD’s $199 in its price tag justifiable, the rest of the price tag can be attributed to the clean and balanced sound with ample power to make some headphones sing along with the premium aluminum aesthetic silhouette of the xDSD.

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ifi xDSD Super Charged Review | Jam Packed With Everything You Need?

“3D+/XBass+: These two come in handy when you want some extra bass or Soundstage. I really have enjoyed the Soundstage feature on both the xDSD as well as the Micro iDSD Black Label. It really does open up the instrument separation on my HD600’s and adds a nice amount of air and spacing.”

“This thing is extremely efficient and provides a ton of power resulting in LOTS of headroom (always a main concern for snobby audiophiles such as myself) ”

“Sound quality here is marvelous.”

Home Studio Basics

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Once bitten, forever smitten

I wanted to improve my portable set-up. This does the job nicely. Even though I bought the bundle for convenience so I had exactly what I needed to extract the digital signal from my phone (and bought the other iFi cable for another device), I actually use the Bluetooth more cos it’s so handy to be able to work without annoying wires getting in the way. I tuck the xDSD in my jacket pocket.

The cables are still handy though and great quality – much better than others I have had. I like the optional sonic extras on the xDSD, the xBass and 3D, although you do need to be in the right environment to get the most out of them. I need more listening time really with these. Great product, would recommend.

Be warned – my first iFi purchase was ear plugs and now look at me!

Amazon

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iFi xDSD & RHA T10i killer combo

Very nice amplifier, I canceled the nano just before it shipped and decided to shell out the extra $200. I’m very pleased I did. I use both the usb and bluetooth everyday. The bass boost was an added plus. I haved paired this with the RHA T10i and am glad to have the extra 250mw of power to drive them over the nano.

Only issues are minor cosmetic ones that everyone else has complained about. Mirror finish and knob feel.

Amazon

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iFi xDSD Headphone Amp/DAC Review | Fingerprint Reader Extraordinaire?

Home Studio Basics

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iFi xDSD Bluetooth DAC/Headphone Amp Review-Must Have Companion For Audiophile Headphones

“The xBass+ and 3D+ sound enhancements, like with the xCAN, are tastefully done, and while I don’t usually like these types of filters, the way iFi implements them is pretty good. Most companies go over the top with them, but the xBass+ for example, gives you just a slight amount of bass enhancement, filling in the bottom end nicely on bass light headphones/earphones.”

“Once again, iFi has come up with another well-built, flexible, digital audio device which excels at many use cases.”

Hi-Fi Trends

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The Best Smartphone Headphone Jack Replacement? [iFi xDSD Review]

“I’d buy this in a heartbeat” “At $399 this things a pretty freaking killer deal”

“The freedom of being wireless, the compact size, the amazing sound quality, that’s what makes the iFi Audio xDSD second to none”

TORQUE & TECH

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Every song sounds brand new

The ifi xDsD is amazing. It’s expensive for a casual user, it’s well worth it and easy to use. I’m a budding audiophile and this is my first foray into purchasing an amp. While I’ve used one or two others from my brother who is an audio engineer, this is my favorite.

I’m forever converted and can’t go back to anything else. It makes my RHA T20’s sound like I’m listening to a live performance. Next upgrade on the list: new in ears. Suggestions?

Amazon

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iFi Audio xDSD Review – Bluetooth Hi-Res DAC & Amplifier with MQA

“The iFi Audio xDSD is a cracking versatile piece of kit and highly recommended.”

Gavin's Gadgets

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iFi Audio xCan Portable Power Amp vs iFi Audio xDSD Portable DAC Amp – Review & All the Differences!

The iFi Audio xCAN is a fantastic portable headphone amplifier and highly recommended. If you need a decent DAC and amp then look no further than the xDSD.

Gavin's Gadgets

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iFi gets a new look.

We were also impressed with just how wide the soundstage felt. It really helped give us a sense of where things stood in any given mix, and this was particularly impressive in busy genres, like metal. There, the xDSD took songs that had the potential to be muddy and confused, and spread their elements out perfectly.

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I missed the bus!

The xDSD is amazing! I travel a lot by public transport and this product has been a lifesaver. It’s so easy to carry around because of the size and my music is so much clearer and better quality. Watching videos on my phone and listening to my songs has never been better, it makes me look forward to the journey. Should knock off one star cos I missed the bus stop when listening with this guy.

Amazon User

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iFi xDSD Quick Review (vs. the LG V30 “Quad DAC”)

I could NOT recommend the iFi xDSD more!! By offering a very high-quality semi-wireless setup, iFi has finally freed me from the hassle & annoyance of having to limit my smartphone choices by how strong their DACs & amps are. Now I no longer need to worry about that, and can just focus on buying a phone I like and that I know know will ALWAYS sound fantastic as long as I can connect it to the xDSD.

Head-Fi (RockStar2005)

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Portable DAC / headphone amplifier iFi xDSD

What is it – a cigarette case or cartridge belt? This is a completely different from its predecessors tiny DAC, who really wants to make friends with you.

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Stereo & Video

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Portable MQA Glory

Now, with this little machine, the track quality differences become very clear, and just like in any good system, the recording and sound engineering shortcomings come to life, the playlist “Tidal Masters: New Arrivals” is great example for a tour de force in different genres.

I am in LOVE, thank you iFi!

Amazon Customer

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Great for the price range plus MQA

I got this mainly for the MQA. MQA is coming to Android and I needed a DAC that uses it. I use Tidal for much of my music. When swapping from my Den system to my portable setup I noted that the quality of the music went down. This changed that.

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Solid build and makes your headphones shine

I use this product to power my studio headphones to work on other audio measurements from home. These work perfectly well in the nominal hearing range, balance the low end without ruining your ears, and add life to your audio without any annoying artefacts or noise. It’s designed for hi-res audio, but makes a huge difference to normal audio files (44kHz to 192kHz) and when you use it wirelessly.

Amazon User

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Sounds great

Great sounding dac for on the go and most important upgraded my car audio system. I was using the fiio q1 mark ll and my system sounded ok but with this dac I am in nirvana. I love the bluetooth feature.

Amazon User

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Best Portable DACs: the best external DACs to replace your phone’s awful amp

The optional Bluetooth connection is hugely practical, utilizing an aptX compression format to stream wirelessly without needlessly impacting the audio quality. The Type-A USB is also much friendlier than micro USB for connecting to either Android or Apple devices. (iFi’s cheaper sister product, the iFi xCAN, offers much the same specs but as a dedicated headphone amp without the USB port.)

You’ll get the most benefit when using the fancier audio formats out there. Unlike Mojo, the xDSD supports the hi-res MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) format found on Tidal’s Masters tier and the like. It’s able to play both DSD and PCM audio in their native formats, rather than converting one to the other – and risking further loss – before it reaches your ears.

Techradar

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Amplifier / DAC iFi xDSD and network amplifier / DAC iFi Pro iDSD

It moves headphones into the next class – this is the difference in sound it makes from when you just use the normal phone output.

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Salonav.com

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iFi Audio xDSD DAC

I see two quite different “types” of audiophile as the primary customers for the xDSD. First, younger, more mobile-oriented audiophiles with smartphones and portable computers could find the xDSD to be the perfect “step-up” audio device to improve sound from all sources. Long-time audiophiles (the ones with the 25-year-old DACs that they still love for Red Book) could add an xDSD to their system as an auxiliary digital device that would give them access to all the newest high-resolution files, streams, and digital codecs for a pittance of the price they paid for their “main-squeeze” DAC. Both types of audiophile will be pleased and impressed by the xDSD’s flexibility, utility, performance level, and overall value. I know I was.

The Absolute Sound

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Mobile DAC / headphone amplifier iFi xDSD

As an all-rounder for good sound at home and on the road, it delivers excellent equipment, top workmanship and a very good operating concept for a relatively small price.

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Mobile Fidelity Magazine

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Best DAC/Amp: iFi Audio xDSD

The xDSD is a wonderful device for portable usage with its great sound and Bluetooth capability. Usually I don’t like BT sound but in this case it’s marvelously high quality. The xDSD’s dimensions and build quality are also the notable factors for portable use

Headfonia

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2018 Portable Amplifier Product of the Year: ifi Audio xDSD

The ifi xDSD portable Amp/DAC is my product of the year for 2018. At less than half the weight of its big brother the iDSD Micro, the xDSD is the perfect companion for any smartphone without a headphone jack. It also offers up Bluetooth mode to eliminate cords between the phone and the amp. The sound is full and rich and can last for a full 7 hours of battery life. Recharging is via a micro usb plug and the headphone jack can be both single ended or 3.5mm TRRS balanced out. Handy! Plus, you can use the xDSD as a stand-alone DAC for your home two channel system. It would nearly win for sheer multi functionality. But you will love it for its terrific sound quality.

Headphone.Guru

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Have You Heard the ifi xDSD Hi-Res Bluetooth Portable USB DAC?

“This thing is incredible,” our 30-something year old son said handing the little ici xDSD Hi-Res Bluetooth Portable USB DAC and Headphone amplifier back to me while pulling off a pair of headphones. “With that and a decent pair of headphones, you’d have a really good portable audio system to travel with.” He travels frequently and had just gotten home from a multi-day cross-country trip, so that was on his mind. He went on to add that this little DAC would be great for other situations where a full audio system just wasn’t possible. And, having traveled over an hour each way to the city for my job for about 15 years, I know it would be great for commuters.

The Audio Beatnik

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Making headphones sound heavenly

The difference between using the xDSD and connecting the same headphones straight to a smartphone is like comparing a state-of-the-art 4K ultra HD TV picture to an old, standard-definition TV.

The Guardian

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IFI XDSD DAC/AMP REVIEW – THE PRODIGY

In the end, iFi made a nifty little device, that can do a little of everything, and which doesn’t fail in any way to satisfy the needs of the modern audiophile, including the need of a nice-looking device, making xDSD is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a simple-to-use, ergonomic and versatile device that can power almost anything that’s portable, and which can sing any way your heart desires.

Audiophile - Heaven

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iFi Audio xDSD

The xDSD, selling for £399, is quite possibly the best portable digital-to-analogue converter/headphone amplifier on the market – and when I say portable, this is a real slip-in-the-pocket device, at just 9.5×6.7cm and under 2cm thick. Yet inside is state of the art digital processing drawing on the expertise of iFi parent company Abbingdon Music Research, amplification able to deliver a crystal clear, powerful sound with everything from compressed MP3 through to ultra-high-resolution DSD, and real-world battery life. It’s all wrapped in very covetable casework, the all-metal, fluted design adding style as well as making it easy to hold, and it weighs just 127g.

Gramophone

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iFi audio xDSD Portable DAC/AMP

British Hi-Fi company iFi audio, based in Merseyside, wants you to squeeze the ultimate sound, both in loudness and quality, from the device most of us use for all of our music – the mobile phone

British Airways - Business Life

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iFi Audio xDSD Review – Portable Hi-Res DAC & Headphone Amp

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Quick review of the iFi xDSD

I really love the convenience & freedom that comes from not having to deal with holding up a cable from my phone anymore. Having the cable going from my headphone to the xDSD off to my side was hardly noticeable as well. Some people in the official xDSD thread on here (and/or elsewhere) have claimed that the xDSD using aptX (Note: iPhones will connect via AAC) still sounds significantly better than cheaper devices do with Sony’s superior LDAC codec. I am inclined to agree with that.

Head-Fi - RockStar2005

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An audio turbocharger for a smartphone, tablet, laptop…

I’m glad I pursued it, because this gizmo is nothing less than an audio turbocharger for a smartphone, tablet, laptop and more. You can use it wired, like other DAC/headphone amps, but the fabulous USP is that the xDSD works via Bluetooth. Here’s the scenario: you connect it wirelessly to your music source; you plug your headphones into the xDSD; you can then roam around most of your office or home (or plane or train) with just the xDSD in your pocket, listening to music not only with the last molecule of quality squeezed out of it, but amplified as loud and as bold as you like.

Financial Times

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iFi Audio xDSD Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amp Review

The overall audio quality is very good. When you try listening to he higher quality audio you can tell there is a slight difference and it’s all in the detail. I listened to a lot of live instrumental audio when testing out the xDSD and switching back and forth from the Windows 10 built in sound to the xDSD pass through sound, it was clear that the xDSD was making a difference.

Instafuze - YouTube

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iFi Audio xDSD Review

The quietness and tranquility of xDSD left the instruments freely breathtaking and distinct, along with the echoes and features of the recorded space.Extremely tremendous, from the top octaves of the violins, the tails from the pilasters to the end of the spectrum and the air that characterizes it.Voices, female and male, were natural and dynamic, beautiful presentation and the lyrics were distinct.

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HXOS+ Sound Vision

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Here’s our cherry-picked selection of the best DACs you can find for your computer, laptop, smartphone or games consoles

This stylish DAC runs off its own battery, and can either connect to your smartphone through Bluetooth or plug into a computer over USB. It supports aptX on Android and AAC on iOS for the best sound quality, with a simple control button on the front that lets you add spaciousness and apply bass correction to your music.

It’s not just technically clever – it also sounds fantastic. Sound separation might not be as spectacular as the Mojo (see below), but the xDSD has a fantastic bass tone, great high-end extension and a wide-open soundstage. Combined with its simplicity and portability, that makes this undeniably a best-in-class DAC.

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iFi Audio xDSD

The xDSD is primarily designed for mobile use, and it certainly proved a tremendous improvement over the standard output from my iPhone when listening to my library of lossless ALAC files through AudioTechnica MSR7SE headphones. Normally when playing Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ from The Very Best Of Blondie [EMI/Chrysalis 7243 4 99288 2 4], I tend to listen out for the bass guitar to come bouncing along and kick the song into action, but on this occasion the xDSD made me really pay attention to the sharp, percussive intro as well. The opening cymbal crash rang out like shattering glass. The firm and precise drum beat set the pace, and the lightly tapped high-hat ticking along with an infectious rhythm created the perfect opening for that impeccably funky bass line to make its entrance.

Hi-Fi News

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The X factor

The xDSD justifies its price on sound quality alone, delivering a variety of musical styles with admirable clarity and precision. Its slimline design is well suited to mobile use, especially with the inclusion of Bluetooth, helping to reduce clutter when on the move. It’s also a great option for use with a desktop setup, thanks to its digital inputs and line-out option (and MQA for Tidal fans).

Hi-Fi Choice

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IFI AUDIO XDSD PORTABLE DAC/AMP

First up was Sting’s “Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot” from Mercury Falling (A&M Records 1996). This is a breezy jazz influenced song featuring Sting fronting a choir with brass and tenor sax fleshing out the guitars, bass and drums. They throw in the Hammond B3 organ too. The presentation via the xDSD was outstanding. Full bodied sound flowed from the Vandersteen Quatro CT’s. Considering the 1/12th the price cost of the xDSD vs the PS Audio Directstream DSD DAC the quality of the sound was remarkable. The soundstage was precise and as wide as a stage full of singers and musicians should be. What a nice start to the listening process.

Headphone.Guru

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REVIEW: IFI AUDIO XDSD PORTABLE AMP / DAC SHINES LIKE A DIAMOND

The iFi xDSD is flexible, performs excellently and has the look and feel of a premium product. If you are on the hunt for a portable headphone amp/DAC and wireless is a must-have feature; the xDSD is, well, a must have.

Stereonet

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IFI xDSD: the small wireless dac outside, but on the big inside – Review

The xDSD IFI has proved to be a small portable jewel and the best IFI technology is condensed in the small dac.

Thanks to the xDSD it is possible to free yourself from cables maintaining top-level performance considering the price and the minimum dimensions.

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Stereo-Head

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IFI AUDIO XDSD PORTABLE DAC/AMP REVIEW

From the moment I unboxed it and held it in my hands, I immediately knew that I liked the look and feel of the iFi Audio xDSD. It just feels good to manipulate and the size and weight of it are pretty much spot on for its purpose. The controls are easy to access and intelligently laid out making ease-of-use also very good. Bluetooth pairing with both my iPhone and my Shanling DAP was easy and straightforward (iPhone used the AAC codec while the Shanling connected via AptX) and the connection stayed solid with no drop outs.

Secrets of Home Theatre and High Fidelity

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iFi xDSD DAC-Headphone Amplifier

The iFi xDSD squeezes a lot of audio technology into its cigarette-pack-sized chassis. It supports DSD files up to 512MHz (8x) DSD and PCM files up to 32-bit/768kHz resolution. It has MQA compatibility, which some audiophiles consider a sonic miracle (and some don’t). It also works as a Bluetooth receiver, and its Bluetooth codecs include aptX (although not aptX HD) and the somewhat rare AAC. It has a single digital input that accepts coaxial and TosLink optical signals, and its headphone output has a fixed, 2V line output mode so it can be used as a DAC in a regular stereo system.

Brent Butterworth

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Review- The iFi Audio xDSD

The xDSD is tiny but packed full of tech; a must have for the audiophile who listens on the go.

Hifi Headphones

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iFi gets a new look.

The iFi Audio xDSD takes everything that the company knows about converting and amplifying audio, and puts it into one very slick package. iFi (it’s pronounced Eye-Fi, by the way) have always put a huge emphasis on accurate, balanced sound, and in the $399 xDSD, they’ve really raised the bar for themselves.

The Master Switch

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REVIEW: IFI AUDIO XDSD – IPOCKET

iFi does not disappoint at the sound department as you probably know, and this version of course looked very promising for sound when it was announced. iFi takes the component and circuit design side of things seriously, to give the audiophiles the best sound quality they could offer.

Berkhan

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iFi audio xDSD review: The best portable DAC on the market

The xDSD is not only feature-rich but it’s also compact, lightweight and looks great. The icing on the cake? It’s almost half the price of the Mojo+Poly when bought together.

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An Excellent but Unfathomable Jack of All Trades

It sounds great. The Bluetooth playback is impeccable. The xDSD has features and file support other lesser products can only dream of.

HEADPHONESTY

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iFi Audio xDSD review – The BEST portable headphone Amp/DAC – By TotallydubbedHD

totallydubbedHD

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IFi XDSD Review – Expatinjapan

I first laid eyes on the xDSD at a Tokyo headphone Show held by Fujiya Avic in late 2017. I was entranced, its looks were certainly beguiling to the eye. I knew it would be a must to review in 2018.
The design was a shift away from the usual truncated  pyramid shape that I had become accustomed to from iFI Audio. Whilst certainly different the cut off pyramid design did not lend itself easily to stacking.
The iFi Nano iDSD Black was released earlier this year at an entry level price, the xDSD being more mid tier priced.
Its sexy lines and futuristic casing makes this an intriguing piece of gear even prior to the actual experience of listening to it. It eventually becomes a totem, a fetish as many other audio gear favorites have been in the past

Head Pie

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xDSD Review

The EISA award is perfectly understandable, the product in the hand is a remarkable piece of jewellery for audio on the go, the sound is almost on par with the micro iDSD Black Label in a quarter of the size simply amazing.

I can’t remember another brand but Sony to have in the past this level of pleasure of owning one great quality product on my hand like their top of the line walkman hardware in the 80’s.

iFi with the xDSD made me feel today the same desire and satisfaction. It a wow!

applesnowleo

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iFi xDSD – Portable DAC and Amplifier – Review

The xDSD is able to convey a lot of detail, yet do it without sounding either etched or harsh. One of the tracks I use often to check cymbal realism and decay is Pearl Jam’s “Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In a Small Town”. There is a lot of crash cymbal action, and with a really good DAC and good pair of headphones you can easily hear the decay. The xDSD delivers it effortlessly with the HD600s. Switching to Nils Lofgren’s “Keith Don’t Go” from his Acoustic Live album, and every detail from the crowd, and change of fingers on the fret board is laid bare – yet the xDSD manages to do it while drawing you into the music. This is really classic iFi and I’m reminded a lot of my iDSD.

Paul Brooks

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Ifi Audio XDSD – Tiny Packages Deliver Big Time!

The xDSD has a ton of features, but it is its core function that is the real draw. The fact that the xDSD uses its internal dac instead of the Bluetooth chipset for Bluetooth processing means the sound quality comes much closer to parity with its wired counterpart and the sound quality from the wired version is about as good as can be had at its price point. I would put the xDSD on even footing with the Fiio Q5 or the Mojo/Poly combination when taken in total.

 

Wiljen

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A Real ‘Swiss-Army’ Trans-Portable DAC

iFi have managed to squeeze just about every plausible feature under the sun into this shiny little gadget – it was certainly an ambitious undertaking and to their credit they’ve executed it brilliantly. It’s a genuine Jack-of-all-trades, and at the end of the day will have you enjoying your music in more circumstances, in more places than any other device I can think of. Which is a ‘win’ in my books. Cheers!

Mightygrey

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iFi Audio xDSD Review

Despite its unassuming looks, the iFi Nano iDSD BL reviewed in February 2018 took me totally by surprise.

I mean it was not as if I was warned that it was a good sounding little portable amp and DAC but rather for the price you got everything but the kitchen sink thrown in.

Headphonics

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EISA awards 2018/19 ring the bell for Future-Fi

Wallet won’t run to a Chord Hugo 2? iFi Audio’s xDSD portable DAC/headphone amplifier is a cheaper, smaller and considerably more stylish alternative – easily the best-looking product ever to spill from the Southport headquartered manufacturer – and one that adds aptX Bluetooth and MQA support to its array of digital inputs

Darko

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The xDSD, a new level of musical experience for your headphones, on-the-go

It delivers for music lovers and audiophiles alike.

Porta_Fi

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iFi’s xDSD is their latest portable DAC and headphone amp

This thing is incredible,” our 30-something year old son said handing the little ici xDSD Hi-Res Bluetooth Portable USB DAC and Headphone amplifier back to me while pulling off a pair of headphones. “With that and a decent pair of headphones, you’d have a really good portable audio system to travel with.” He travels frequently and had just gotten home from a multi-day cross-country trip, so that was on his mind. He went on to add that this little DAC would be great for other situations where a full audio system just wasn’t possible. And, having traveled over an hour each way to the city for my job for about 15 years, I know it would be great for commuters.

I discovered this product in April in the Market Hall at AXPONA where it was being shown for the first time, and I asked for one to review. Recently, I’ve been reviewing CDs, and I wanted something that would improve the sound of music downloaded to my iPhone. Yes, I realize that music ripped to an iPhone is about the lowest quality there is, and that’s why I wanted something better.

J ack

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iFi’s xDSD is their latest portable DAC and headphone amp

ifi always has solid products, I really wish they will come out something really become game changer one day.

Currawong

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xDSD – Superb Dax/headphone amp

This is my fourth iFi product I have purchased. All the products are cutting edge state of the art gems. The Dax/headphone amp is packed with great features and makes a notable and highly positive improvement in the sound from my iPhone 7 and my computer. I would highly recommend this product!

Scott M

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