iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon: A Powerful and Feature-packed Portable DAC/Amp
The iFi xDSD Gryphon packs power, features, and connectivity in a sleek pocketable package.
Burr-Brown MultiBit and PureWave technology deliver a combination of clean sound with class-leading power and flexibility to tame low-impedance IEMs or the most power-hungry headphones.
QC5100 and Bluetooth v5.1 ensure clean, reliable wireless connection for the ultimate wireless listening experience.
The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon has everything you need to take your music to the next level.
What's In The Box?
Everything you need is included with the xDSD Gryphon.
- xDSD Gryphon Portable DAC/Amp
- Black Carrying Pouch
- USB Cables: (USB-C to USB-C / USB-C to USB-A / USB-C to Lightning)
- Warranty Card
- User Manual
The xDSD Gryphon covers all the bases
Donning the high-tech Burr-Brown DAC Chip in iFi Audio's flagship Pro iDSD Signature, the xDSD Gryphon will handle any audio format with ease.
On USB:
- PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)
- DSD (512/256/128/64)
- DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz)
- MQA (Decoder)
On S/PDIF
- PCM (192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)
- DoP
Take full control of the iFi xDSD with a single button
A single multi-function control knob is all you need to turn off the xDSD Gryphon, increase listening volume, mute/unmute, and browse through the device settings menu, giving you full control of the device from a single button.
Powerful yet sensitive - iFi xDSD
Loaded with serious power, the xDSD Gryphon will drive any IEM or headphone without breaking a sweat.
With PureWave technology, the xDSD Gryphon delivers 1,000mw at 32 Ohms, and with a max output of 6.7v, you'll have enough power to drive any gear with ease.
It's not all about power with the xDSD Gryphon. iEMatch ensures you'll hear zero hiss when driving sensitive, low-impedance IEMs.
Stay-connected to your music with the xDSD Gryphon
Wired or wireless, the xDSD Gryphon has you covered.
The iFi xDSD supports Bluetooth 5.1 with support for aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX LL. You also get support for LDAC, HWA, AAC, and SBC Codecs for seamless high-res music playback.
For analogue options, you're getting a full-powered 4.4mm Balanced input that will drive any headphone with ease, and a Single-Ended 3.5mm input backed by S-Balanced technology deliver the benefits of a balanced connection to your single-ended devices.
Cutting-Edge Hi-Res Wireless Connectivity
Powered by QCC 5100 and Bluetooth v5.1, the iFi xDSD Gryphon supports all the latest formats, including aptX Adaptive/HD, aptX Low Latency, LDAC, AAC, and SBC.
The iFi xDSD's wireless runs through the QC5100, makes its way to the Global Master Clock to reduce jitter, and finally, to the Burr-Brown DAC chip for high-res digital conversion. The result? Reliable wireless connection with sound quality rivaling the best wired formats.
Information at a Glance
The iFi xDSD's OLED display and CyberSync OS delivers information at a glance, and SilentLine technology ensures the display doesn't add any extra noise in your music.
Check device battery life, connection mode, and information without the hassle of navigating confusing menus.
The iFi xDSD lets you hear your music your way
The iFi xDSD Gryphon offers a slew of audio enhancement features so you can listen to music your way.
Make your favorite tracks sound bigger and more grand through XSpace, or add power and slam or presence and clarity through XBass.
Want to listen to your favorite tunes through sensitive IEMs? No problem. iEMatch ensures you'll hear zero hiss without any loss in sound quality.
Switch through digital filters - Bit-Perfect Standard and GTO (Gibbbs Transient Optimized) and fine tune your listening sessions.
Burr-Brown Chipset
The Burr-Brown True Native® chipset means file formats remain "bit-perfect" (unchanged). This means you are listening to music as the artist intended in the format in which it was recorded.
iFi uses Burr Brown extensively in their products because of its natural-sounding ‘musicality’ and True Native architecture.
S-Balanced Performance
S-Balanced Performance, first seen in the iFi Pro iCan, makes it way to the xDSD Gryphon.
S-Balanced technology extracts the maximum performance possible from the iFi xDSD's single-ended 3.5mm connections, ensuring you hear every in your music regardless of output.
SilentLine OLED
SilentLine ensures the xDSD Gryphon's OLED screen only wakes up when the user makes quick changes to on-device settings.
iFi xDSD's SilentLine OLED display maintains a pure, uninterrupted audio signal for the cleanest playback possible.
PureWave Topology
PureWave is a new, balanced, symmetrical dual-mono topology with short, direct signal paths.
The name refers to the sonic purity it achieves thanks to exceptional linearity and incredibly low levels of noise and distortion.
xDSD Gryphon Technical Specifications
Inputs
Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX/HD/Adaptive/LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC and SBC Codec)
USB-C
S/PDIF co-axial
Balanced 4.4mm
Single-Ended 3.5mm
Formats
DSD: DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed
PCM: 768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/ 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz
DXD: 768/705.6/384/352.8kHz, Double/Single-Speed DXD
MQA (Decoder): 384/352.8kHz
Bluetooth: Up to 96kHz
DAC
Burr-Brown
Battery
USB-C charging. BC1.2 compliant up to 1900mA charging current
Dimensions:
123x75x19 mm (4.8"x3.0"x0.7")
Weight:
215 grams (0.5lbs)
Line Output:
Balanced: 6.7V max. (variable)
S-Bal (SE): 3.5V max. (variable)
Output Impedance:
Balanced: ≤200Ω/<110dB(A) @ 0dBFS/<0.007% @ 0dBFS
S-Bal (SE): ≤100Ω/<110dB(A) @ 0dBFS/<0.015% @ 0dBFS
Headphone Output:
Balanced: 4.4mm Pentaconn
S-Bal (SE): 3.5mm SE
Headphone Output Power:
Balanced: >1000mW @ 32Ω/>74mW @ 600Ω/>6.7V max. @ 600Ω
S-Bal (SE): >320mW @ 32Ω/>40mW @ 300Ω/>3.5V max. @ 600Ω
Output Impedance:
Balanced: <1Ω
S-Bal (SE): <1Ω
SNR:
Balanced: <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS
S-Bal (SE): <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS
THD N:
<0.005% (1V @ 16Ω)
Limited Warranty
12 Months
xDSD Gryphon User Manual
