MY BLUE IS NOT YOUR BLUE. IT IS NEW AND WITHOUT LOSS.
The NEO iDSD 2 features the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, supporting the new aptX Lossless codec, providing a maximum bit rate of 1200 kbps. In comparison, aptX Adaptive has a maximum bitrate of 420kbps, while LDAC offers a higher bitrate of 990kbps.
However, aptX Lossless is the first and only Bluetooth codec capable of transmitting CD-quality audio without using a compression method that degrades sound quality. While other Bluetooth codecs claim to support CD quality and even high-resolution audio, they employ lossy compression during transmission, which negatively affects sound quality.
The NEO iDSD 2 used Qualcomm's new QCC518x Bluetooth audio chip, is qualified for Bluetooth 5.4 and supports all* Bluetooth formats including: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC and SBC.
*As of September 22, 2023. Please check that your device supports the Bluetooth codec.
5 TIMES MORE HEADPHONE OUTPUT POWER THAN ITS PREDECESSOR.
You heard me correctly: the headphone output power of the NEO iDSD 2 is 5 times more powerful than the first generation NEO iDSD. With a maximum headphone output power of 5551 mW (@32Ω), it outperforms even some dedicated headphone amplifiers, making them sweat. The headphone section has seen a significant improvement as we have essentially integrated a Diablo headphone circuit into it.
It features Auto iEMatch to reduce annoying high-sensitivity headphone hiss without losing dynamic range and four gain settings ranging from -12 dB to +16 dB, making it suitable for all your IEMs and headphone types, from the super sensitive ones to the ones that consume a lot of energy.
The NEO iDSD 2 is not only powerful, it is also designed for your ears. The newly added analog processing modes, XSpace and XBass II, along with four digital filters, allow you to fine-tune the sound. Both XSpace and XBass II are purely analog signal processing modes designed to adjust the soundstage and low-frequency response to match your headphones.
STAND NEXT TO YOU. IT DOESN'T MATTER UP OR DOWN.
Whether you are using the NEO iDSD 2 as a Desk-Fi or Hi-Fi, you can position it horizontally or vertically. The new 2-inch color screen automatically rotates to adapt to orientation.
When you use it as Desk-Fi, you can place it vertically on your desk to save space. Set it to variable output and with its powerful 19.5V maximum balanced output, it will work well with your active speakers with volume control. The volume control is analog, which is superior to any digital volume control.
When using the NEO iDSD 2 as a Hi-Fi device, you can place it horizontally. It can serve as a pure DAC, playing all high-resolution music files from 32-bit/768kHz PCM to DSD512 and full MQA decoding. You can also connect it directly to your power amplifier as a preamp, using its analog volume control.
GMT FEMTOPRECISION WATCH. UPDATABLE.
The internal GMT femtoprecision clock, combined with an intelligent storage cache, forms an advanced jitter reduction system. Effectively reduces digital signal jitter, producing cleaner and more accurate sound.
If you have a more accurate external clock, or if you want to synchronize with other devices such as CD players or network transmitters that have an external clock input, you can connect both the NEO iDSD 2 and the other devices to the external clock via the External clock input. 10 MHz external synchronization clock for even higher clock signal accuracy.
It's rare to find an external sync clock input in this price range. Even if you don't have an external clock, the internal GMT femtoprecision clock offers excellent performance in its class.
MORE THAN NEW FEATURES. IMPROVED CIRCUITS.
The NEO iDSD 2's improved PureWave circuit design, with its balanced dual mono topology and short signal paths, is known for its excellent linearity and minimal noise and distortion, giving you exceptional sonic purity.
The results are an improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of >120 dB(A), dynamic range (DNR) of -120 dB(A), and total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) of <0.0015. %, which brings The performance of the NEO iDSD 2 is on par with higher priced DACs.
INTRODUCING THE NEW IFI NEXIS APP
Introducing the iFi Nexis app for your NEO iDSD 2. Simply search for “NEO iDSD 2” in the app to access a set of features and settings. Easily perform OTA updates, which automatically update your device over the network.
The app offers a convenient way to control your NEO iDSD 2, allowing you to adjust functions and settings with ease. Download the iFi Nexis app now and experience the full potential of your NEO iDSD 2.
CHARACTERISTICS
- High-resolution audio support is state-of-the-art with True Native playback. Handles 32-bit/768 kHz PCM data, DSD up to DSD512, and single and double speed DXD.
- The 16-core XMOS chip processes audio data received via the USB digital input*.
- MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is supported over USB with full decoding of MQA files up to 384 kHz thanks to the processing power of the new 16-core XMOS chip.
- The Burr-Brown True Native chipset means file formats remain unchanged or "bit-perfect." This means you are hearing music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.
- We use Qualcomm's new QCC518x Bluetooth processing IC in combination with proprietary circuitry to create an audibly superior "Bluetooth engine."
- Extensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including our GMT (Global Master Timing) femtoprecision clock and an intelligent memory buffer.
- Differential and balanced analog circuit design has long been advocated for its ability to reduce noise and crosstalk within the signal path by completely separating the left and right channels.
- As with many other iFi audio products, we have incorporated a custom OV series op amp.
- Switching between configurations has been designed to ensure sonic transparency with advanced trench technology. MOSFET is used as mute switch.
- TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications.
- Extensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including our GMT (Global Master Timing) femtoprecision clock and intelligent memory buffer.
- High Q, low ESR multilayer capacitors, muRata control type. The 'ESR control' aspect of the Murata is something special. Its noise suppression capabilities are impressive.
- Texas Instruments low noise ICs offer large unity gain bandwidth, very low noise and distortion, high output drive capability, power supply and common mode rejection ratios of over 100 dB, wide widths maximum output oscillation band and high response speeds.
SPECIFICATIONS
Digital stage
- High resolution support: 768 kHz PCM | DSD512 (22.6MHz) | Full MQA decoding
- Bluetooth formats: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC
- Digital tickets: Bluetooth 5.4, USB-B, S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical
Line stage
- Analog input: 3.5mm SE
- Analog outputs: RCA (L/R), XLR BAL (L/R)
- XLR Line Out: 19.5V max (variable) | 4.4V (fixed)
- RCA line output: 10.5V max (variable) | 2.2V (fixed)
- Output impedance: XLR ≤ 100Ω | RCA ≤ 50Ω
- SNR: < -120 dB(A) at 0 dB FS
- DNR: > 120 dB(A) at -60 dB FS
- THD+N: <0.0015% at 0 dB FS
Headphone stage
- Headphone output 4.4 mm: 3.5V/19.5V max (12Ω - 600Ω HP)
- Headphone output 6.3 mm: 4.5V/9.5V max (12Ω - 300Ω HP)
- Output power 4.4 mm: > 19.5 V/650 mW at 600 Ω | > 13.3 V/5551 mW at 32 Ω
- Output power 6.3 mm: > 10.5 V/184 mW at 600 Ω | > 9.5 V/2832 mW at 32 Ω
- Output impedance: < 1Ω
- SNR: > 120 dB(A) (3.3V 6.3mm/6.2V 4.4mm)
- DNR: -120dB(A)
- THD+N: < 0.0015% (125 mW at 32 Ω)
General
- Power supply: DC 9V/1.5A - 15V/0.9A (center +ve)
- Energy consumption: No signal ~5W | Maximum signal ~13.5W
- Dimensions: 8.4" x 6.2" x 1.6"
- Weight : 2 pounds
SKU: NEO iDSD 2 US