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amazon iFi xDSD reviews
The leading manufacturer in the field of portable decoders iFi Audio has recently introduced a new hi-res DAC called xDSD. This device doubles as both a DAC decoder and a headphone amplifier, supporting high-end digital audio formats such as MQA, PCM 768kHz, and DSD512.
In terms of product hierarchy, iFi xDSD is ranked right above the company’s newly launched iDSD Black Label nano decoder not long ago. xDSD can receive signals via Bluetooth aptX wireless connection or connect directly to sources such as computers, laptops, tablets, or mobile phones thanks to the equipped HDMI standard A port. In addition, this device is also equipped with a 3.5mm input, integrating both Optical and Coaxial standards to receive digital audio signals.
iFi xDSD has average battery power, each full charge allows continuous use for 10 hours with Optical/Coaxial input, 8 hours with Bluetooth input, and 6 hours with USB input, equivalent to competitors prominent in the market like Chord Mojo or Oppo HA-2 SE. This DAC is charged through the micro USB port.
DAC/Headamp supports decoding high-resolution digital audio signals, up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256. In addition, its processing power will be extended up to PCM 768kHz and DSD512 via a firmware update available on the company’s website. However, the ability to decode at other connections such as Optical, and Coaxial is limited to 24-bit/192kHz.
Like today’s high-end decoders, iFi xDSD supports the advanced MQA format. This is a very useful device for those who stream high-resolution music online, typically Tidal Master or MQA files from digital music stores for optimal sound quality. The decoding task is taken care of by the WD-Brown DSD1793 DAC chip, similar to the iDSD Black Label nano but with some new features added.
The first is 3D + mode with 2 separate circuits to optimize the output signal for headphones or speakers. In particular, the headamp is equipped with a Cyberdrive amplifier with an improved circuit design to help “pull” better headphones with different impedances. For those who prefer bass-rich sound, they have the option of XBass + mode to get the desired bass range.
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