IFI Audio NEO iDSD 2

It supports the new aptX Lossless, the only Bluetooth codec capable of transmitting CD-quality audio without loss, AND features a powerful 5551 mW output that dwarfs many headphone amplifiers.

The NEO iDSD 2 is our new versatile 3-in-1 DAC/Amp, designed specifically for CAS audiophiles. Pairing effortlessly with your headphones as a Head-Fi DAC/Amp, it can be used as a pure DAC with its integrated amplifier or serve as a DAC/Preamplifier for your active speakers and power amplifier.

It features the latest Bluetooth 5.4, supporting the new aptX Lossless, the only Bluetooth codec capable of transmitting lossless CD-quality audio without sacrificing audio quality.

The NEO iDSD 2 has enhanced line and headphone outputs, providing ample power for your most demanding headphones as well as power amplifiers.

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, supports all* Bluetooth formats including: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC and SBC.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.