{"product_id":"ifi-xdsd-gryphon-portable-usb-bluetooth-amp-dac","title":"iFi xDSD Gryphon Portable USB Bluetooth Amp\/DAC - Discontinued","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA hi-fi system in your pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium \u003cem\u003eHD\u003c\/em\u003e DAC + Powerful Balanced headamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFantastic Beasts. Here’s where you find them.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortable DAC\/amps tend to be compromised because they focus on a great digital OR a great analogue section. But not both. The \u003cstrong\u003exDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e is different. Just like its mythical namesake, it is two beasts in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Ultra-Res digital stage using the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurr-Brown MultiBit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e at the core to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePureWave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eanalogue power section pumping out 1,000mW and other things in-between, it takes serious headphones to tame the \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWell-connected\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate Bluetooth + DAC + amp stages: each optimised for maximum performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital sources via USB, S\/PDIF or Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue sources via 4.4mm or 3.5mm inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrilliant Bluetooth. Hi-Res Wireless.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the latest QCC 5100 series Bluetooth v5.1 as the starting point, for wireless connectivity, the \u003cstrong\u003exDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e is at the bleeding-edge when it comes to the latest formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaptX Adaptive and aptX HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDAC and HWA\/LHDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregular aptX and aptX Low Latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBC (plain vanilla Bluetooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only this but the above is on the iFi digital platform where each section is distinct. So QC5100 for reception \u0026gt; Global Master Clock for jitter \u0026gt; Burr-Brown for DAC conversion. More effort but that’s why our wireless gives wired a run for its money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSB \u0026amp; S\/PDIF. Wired to the nines.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of wired connectivity, the \u003cstrong\u003exDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e handles all the formats using a hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset which is the same as used in our £3,000 flagship, the \u003cem\u003ePro iDSD Signature\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRest assured that all the following latest formats are catered for but most importantly, are pushed to their zenith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn USB:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM (768\/705.6\/384\/352.8\/192\/176.4\/96\/88.2\/48\/44.1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD (512\/256\/128\/64)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDXD (768\/705.6\/384\/352.8kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA (Decoder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn S\/PDIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM (192\/176.4\/96\/88.2\/48\/44.1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalance of Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e xDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e uses our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePureWave \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eamplification circuitry. It has 1,000mW at 32 Ohms. With a whopping max 6.7v output, bring on the high impedance headphones because the \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e will not break a sweat driving them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is plenty to drive all manner of headphones. The 4.4mm Pentaconn is the best for balanced playback. The 3.5mm \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eS-Balanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will max SE headphones. And your premium high-sensitivity IEMs have not been forgotten either – \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiEMatch \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewill cut out the hiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTailored to your ears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e adds back the cavernous sound stage of recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e reinstates the missing bass from open-backed headphones or for recordings that you hanker for bass slam. Under \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e you can select ‘Bass’ and\/or ‘Presence’ so that the upper midrange frequencies are correctly added back into your favourite recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiEMatch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e – is our proprietary tech which reduces the annoying hiss from high-sensitivity headphones without losing any dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith digital sources, users can choose between three bespoke digital filters via the on-screen menu: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBit-Perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e GTO (Gibbs Transient Optimised)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, each having a fine-tuning effect on sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOLED. Seen but not heard.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OLED display and iFi’s \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyberSync\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e operating system combined, usher in a whole new world of user enjoyment – all information from format to battery life is there. Just as importantly, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilentLine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e technology means the display does not add noise into the system. It can even be set to off if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use Qualcomm’s new QCC5100 Bluetooth processing IC in combination with proprietary circuits to create an audibly superior ‘Bluetooth engine’.\u003cbr\u003eAll the current high-definition Bluetooth audio formats are supported – Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive and aptX HD, Sony’s LDAC and HWA’s LHDC, regular aptX and aptX Low Latency, AAC (Apple iOS devices) and SBC (the ‘plain vanilla’ Bluetooth codec).\u003cbr\u003eOf the 24-bit-capable codecs, aptX Adaptive and aptX HD support up to 48kHz, while LDAC and LHDC reach 96kHz.\u003cbr\u003eiFi’s ‘Bluetooth engine’ can also be updated over-the-air, so future codecs may be added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA (Master Quality Authenticated)\u003cbr\u003eMQA 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. The \u003cb\u003exDSD Gryphon\u003c\/b\u003e adopts MQA technology to receive and decode MQA audio and provide master-level sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference – clearer sound.\u003cbr\u003eYou normally find this set-up in products at the higher end of the price spectrum such as the Pro iCAN but iFi is now using this across its range to produce the best quality audio for all our customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe iFi exclusive \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eS-Balanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e technology made its debut in the original Pro iCAN. Since then, it has become a significant feature in across the iFi range and features as an integral part of the \u003cstrong\u003exDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIt delivers the maximum performance from both single-ended and balanced headphones. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eS-Balanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (single-ended compatible balanced) 3.5mm headphone output delivers the benefits of the balanced connection to single-ended headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Negative feedback’ is used in amplifier circuits to compare the output signal with the input signal and correct errors, in order to control gain and reduce distortion.\u003cbr\u003eFor sound quality, this is positive; BUT commonly applied, one-size-fits-all ‘global negative feedback’ can also highlight different problems at the same time as solving others – corruption of the error signal, phase shifts, group delay and so on can all have a negative impact on sound quality.\u003cbr\u003eWe recognised that different parts of a circuit benefit from specifically optimised feedback loops and have developed a negative feedback system that is much more accurate than the usual approach. This incorporates multiple feedback paths instead of a global loop, each path optimised for a particular function and working synergistically with the others to deliver optimal overall performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced, differential analogue circuit design has long been championed for its ability to reduce noise and cross-talk within the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePureWave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe OLED in the \u003cstrong\u003exDSD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e sports a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilentLine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e design. This ensures that there is no electrical noise to interfere with the audio signal.\u003cbr\u003eThe way its switches between settings has been engineered to ensure sonic transparency – FET-based switching is handled by a microcontroller, which only ‘wakes up’ when the user changes a setting, thus eradicating any sonically deleterious interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyberSync\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a software-driven volume control that operates in the analogue domain and the way it synchronises with any digital source to which the\u003cstrong\u003e xDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e is connected is very different.\u003cbr\u003eIt provides perfect volume synchronisation between the source and the DAC. It detects which operating system (OS) the DAC is connected to – iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS or Linux – and instructs the source’s OS to bypass its software volume control. Whether volume is adjusted using the \u003cstrong\u003exDSD Gryphon\u003c\/strong\u003e’s rotary control or on the source device, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyberSync\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ensures the change is performed purely by the Gryphon’s superior analogue control chip, while also displaying the adjustment on the source device’s screen. 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