{"id":481971,"date":"2026-06-04T03:07:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/481971\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T03:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:07:15","slug":"ifis-high-end-dac-is-a-portable-powerhouse-aimed-at-audiophiles-who-want-uncompromising-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/481971\/","title":{"rendered":"iFi’s high-end DAC is “a portable powerhouse” aimed at audiophiles who want “uncompromising sound”"},"content":{"rendered":"

iFi has unveiled the iDSD GR 2 portable DAC and headphone amplifier.<\/p>\n

Acting as the spiritual successor to the brand’s high-end xDSD Gryphon<\/a>, the new model is, says its maker, “a portable powerhouse designed for audiophiles who wants uncompromising sound beyond the confines of the desktop”.<\/p>\n

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The new iDSD GR 2 has been rebuilt from the ground up, with both internal and external developments making for a unique model. At the heart of the GR1 is a Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC chip, designed to produce a “warm, analogue character” with “lower distortion and greater dynamic range”.<\/p>\n

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That Burr-Brown DAC is supported by ‘K2HD’ technology, a harmonic restoration algorithm that aims to brings recordings closer to their original intention by “reintroducing subtle detail” and restoring musical depth and tone.<\/p>\n

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For physical connections side, the iDSD G2 offers digital SPDIF USB-C inputs, as well as 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone ports. If you prefer wire-free, Bluetooth streaming with aptX<\/a> Lossless and LDAC codec support allows for streaming of hi-res files up to 16-bit\/44kHz.<\/p>\n

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The new DAC features a new hybrid power mode, so that when the unit is connected to an external supply, it prioritises mains power. If extra power is needed, the GR 2 will use the internal battery and then switch to the external supply when the demand drops.<\/p>\n

The GR 2 uses the iFi Nexis app, through which you can access digital filters, fine tune your listening profile, select input and access over the air updates.<\/p>\n

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The iFi DSD GR 2 is available now, priced at \u00a3529 \/ $529 \/ \u20ac549. For context, the xDSD Gryphon<\/a> launched at \u00a3599 \/ AU$699 (roughly $815) back in 2021.<\/p>\n

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