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iFi Audio IDSD NEO

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Specifications and features

BluetoothHi-Res AudioLDACUSB

Awards

Diapason d'Or

The number 1 in classical music and hi-fi. It is a benchmark in the field of classical music and hi-fi, as well as the distinction it awards to the best devices each year

Overview

The NEO iDSD marks a new era in the world of iFi Audio. New design, fully balanced DAC architecture, DSD512, MQA, Bluetooth 5.0 Hi-Res.

Just as comfortable horizontally as vertically on its included stand, the OLED display will automatically rotate based on your positioning choice. A single button to control it, allowing you to adjust the volume, mute, adjust the screen brightness, or switch from Variable to Fixed mode.

Audiophile to the fingertips

The IDSD NEO offers carefully selected components, pushing your musical experience to new heights: MOSFET, J-Fet OV4627A, TDK COG and MuRata multilayer capacitors, OP AMP OV2637A, Burr Brown True Native chip, GMT clock, 16-core XMAS USB controller, etc…

The OLED screen itself has been designed so that no electrical noise interferes with the audio signal. Hi-Res from end to end, the Burr Brown True Native chip dear to iFi Audio equips the iDSD NEO.

What the press says

Attention, high-end audio enthusiasts! This Neo iDSD may not be the most advanced product iFi Audio has ever released, but its still-accessible price point, stunning design, and impressive specifications are poised to make it one of the best DAC/headphone amps under 1000 euros.
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Attention, haut de gamme ! Ce Neo iDSD n'est pas forcément le plus avancé des produits iFi Audio jamais sortis, mais son positionnement encore accessible, son très beau design et ses caractéristiques risquent d'en faire l'un des meilleurs DAC/amplis casque à moins de 1000 euros.

Technical specifications

  • Converter: Burr-Brown
  • 16-core XMOS microcontroller
  • iFi Audio GMT clock system
  • Volume potentiometer
  • 32-bit / 768 kHz and DSD compatible

Formats

  • DSD: 512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed DSD
  • DXD: (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz), Double/Single-Speed DXD
  • PCM: (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz)
  • Bluetooth 96kHz
  • MQA

Headphone Amplifier

Balanced Output

  • 6.4V/68.6 mW (@ 600Ω)

  • 5.77V/1040 mW (@ 32Ω)

Unbalanced Output

  • 3.25V/17.6 mW (@ 600Ω)

  • 3V/295 mW (@ 32Ω)

  • Output impedance
  • SNR -112dBA (3.3V UnBAL/6.2V BAL)
  • THD + N <0.0015% (125mW @ 32Ω)
  • Dynamic range -120dB(A)

Connectivity

  • USB3.0 B input (USB2.0 compatible)/S-PDIF (coaxial/optical)
  • 1x variable or fixed RCA unbalanced output
  • 1x variable or fixed XLR unbalanced output
  • 1x 4.4 mm balanced headphone output
  • 1x 6.5 mm unbalanced headphone jack output
  • Bluetooth 5.0™ (AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec)

General

  • Power consumption
    • No signal ~0.5W
    • Max Signal ~2.5W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 214 x 41 x 146 mm
  • Weight: 970 g

Included Accessories

  • User manual
  • USB cable for power supply

User reviews

Eric

Purchased to improve the sound of a DELL laptop, despite being connected to my excellent Focal XS speakers, but which was not reproducing anything good, this DAC changed everything. It is simply extraordinary!
The listening quality is transformed even with my "poor" mp3s.
For my part, the PC running Windows 11 is connected via USB.
Everything works perfectly, even if it should be noted that the USB audio driver 5.12 installer is not adapted for Win11. You have to wait for a new version or "tinker" as I did to force the installation of the Win10/64bits version. It is indeed essential to upgrade the firmware... if necessary. The model I recently received was already in the latest version, so this operation was unnecessary in my case.
In short, I highly recommend it for those who enjoy listening to music or watching a movie from their PC.

Comment from January 16, 2022 — Experience from December 30, 2021

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Acheté pour améliorer le son d'un portable DELL, pourtant connecté à mes excellentes enceintes Focal XS, mais qui ne restituait rien de bon, ce DAC a tout changé. Il est juste extraordinaire !
La quailité d'écoute est transformée y compris avec mes "pauvres" mp3.
Pour ma part, le PC sous Windows 11 est connecté en USB.
Tout fonctionne parfaitement, même s'il faut préciser que l'installeur du driver USB audio 5.12 n'est pas adapté à Win11. Il faut attendre une nouvelle version ou "bidouiller' comme je l'ai fait pour forcer l'installation du Win10/64bits. Il est en effet indispensable pour upgrader le firmware… si nécessaire. Le modèle reçu récemment était déjà dans la dernière version, donc opération inutile dans mon cas.
Bref, je conseille vivement pour ceux qui apprécient d'écouter de la musique ou regarder un film à partir de leur PC.

Alain

FORMIDABLE. With this device, I'm rediscovering music. The setup is simple after downloading the driver from the ifi audio website. Thrilled with this purchase, no regrets whatsoever. The sound is incredible - highly detailed, dynamic, supple, and respectful across the entire soundstage. An amazing experience that I'm excited to share with others!

Comment from November 14, 2021 — Experience from November 05, 2021

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FORMIDABLE. Avec cet appareil je redécouvre la musique. La mise en place est simple après le téléchargement de pilote sur le site ifi audio. Ravi d'avoir fait cet achat, aucun regret. Le son est incroyable très détaillé, dynamique, souple, respectueux dans tous les espaces sonores. Une belle expérience que je fais partager !

Jean marc

This is my tenth DAC. I've had 7 SMSL including the DP3 and DP5. This time, I opted for a top-notch DAC over a network player that would become obsolete more quickly. It was a wise choice: simple, stable, and a sound packed with details, soundstage, etc. Everything comes alive! Listen for example to Mozart's Requiem in the Currentzis version. In short, fabulous.

Comment from April 19, 2021 — Experience from March 29, 2021

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C'est mon dixième DAC, j'ai eu 7 SMSL dont DP3, DP5. Cette fois j'ai préféré un super DAC qu'un lecteur réseau dont l'obsolescence sera plus rapide. Bien m'en a pris : simple, stable, un son bourré de détails, plans sonores etc Tout revit ! Ecoutez par exemple le requiem de Mozart dans la version de Currentzis : bref fabuleux.
  • Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
  • Manufacturer reference: IDSDNEO
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