iFi Audio micro iDSD Black Label Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp – 4,000mW Turbo Mode, DSD512

Move between desktop and battery-powered listening with the iFi Audio micro iDSD Black Label. Its Burr-Brown conversion, selectable amplification settings and preamplifier functionality offer several system roles from one transportable component.

Key Features

• Three power modes – Eco, Normal and Turbo let you match the output, up to 4,000 mW into 16 ohms, to anything from sensitive earphones to hungry over-ears.
• iEMatch – High and Ultra Sensitivity settings lower the noise floor and give finer volume control with in-ear monitors.
• XBass+ and 3D+ – analog bass extension and spatial processing, with separate 3D+ behavior for headphones and speakers.
• Wide format support – native DSD up to DSD512 and PCM up to 768 kHz over USB, plus selectable PCM and DSD filters.
• Coax, optical and analog inputs – connect a TV, streamer or other source as well as your computer.
• Built-in battery with SmartPower – plays away from the mains and can top up a phone from its side USB port when the unit is switched off.

Good to Know

The RCA outputs can run as a fixed 2V line out or as a variable preamp output; choose Direct or Pre-Amplifier mode while the unit is powered off. To use it with a phone or tablet you need a suitable OTG cable or Apple camera adapter, which is not supplied.

Technical Specifications

• DAC: Dual-core native DSD/PCM Burr-Brown chipset
• Formats: PCM up to 768 kHz, DXD up to 768 kHz, DSD up to DSD512
• Digital inputs: USB 2.0 asynchronous (32-bit/768 kHz), S/PDIF coaxial/optical combo
• Analog input: 3.5 mm
• Outputs: 6.3 mm headphone, RCA line/preamp out (2V fixed or 2–5V variable), S/PDIF coaxial out
• Headphone power (16 ohms): 4,000 mW Turbo, 1,000 mW Normal, 250 mW Eco
• Battery: 4,800 mAh lithium-polymer
• Dimensions: 177 x 67 x 28 mm
• Weight: 310 g (0.68 lb)