iFi xDSD Gryphon Black Headphone Amplifier/DAC

Take Headphone and Desktop Listening to Higher Levels with the iFi xDSD Gryphon Black DAC: Portable Dynamo Plays DSD512, 768kHz PCM, and Bluetooth aptX, Delivers Up to 1000mW Via Balanced Output

True to its mythical namesake, the iFi xDSD Gryphon DAC is a hybrid comprised of parts of two different elements: a high-resolution digital stage fueled by Burr-Brown multi-bit and a PureWave analog section that delivers up to 1000mW at 32 ohms. Designed for both desktop audio and mobile performance with your headphones, xDSD Gryphon takes “head fi” to immersive levels at an accessible cost. No matter the kind of music you love, xDSD Gryphon will render it with exceptional detail, immediacy, and presence.

Built with separate Bluetooth, DAC, and amplifier stages, the 0.7 x 3.0 x 4.8-inch xDSD Gryphon supports up to DSD512, DXD768, and 768kHz PCM. A built-in MQA decoder adds to its prowess, as does its capability with wireless Bluetooth — and way with aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, and SBC. QCC 5100 Series Bluetooth v5.1 combines with a global master clock and Burr-Brown DAC to make it all happen. 

Winner of the 2022-23 EISA Award for Best Mobile DAC, the half-pound xDSD Gryphon boasts a full suite of useful connections. Hook up wired digital sources via USB, S/PDIF, or Bluetooth. Or go analog via 4.4mm or 3.5mm inputs. When you want to plug in headphones, a balanced 4.4mm and S-balanced 3.5mm output reside on the front panel along with a multi-function knob, format LED indicator, volume LED indicator, and an array of settings. LEDs for XSpace Matrix and X Bass II — selectable iFi features that restore soundstaging and enhance bass, respectively — are found here, too. 

Headphone enthusiasts have another reason to adopt xDSD Gryphon. Its iEMatch technology eliminates hiss from high-sensitivity ‘phones while three custom digital filters (bit-perfect, standard, or GTO) invite you to fine-tune the sound to your liking from an on-screen menu. Speaking of the latter, the OLED display pairs with the noise-free CyberSync operating system to tell you everything about battery life to format choice. 

Sold with three USB cables and a one-year manufacturer warranty, xDSD Gryphon also claims awards from press outlets such as Headfonics, Audiophilia, and POCNetwork. to learn more, give us a call at 312-433-0200.