Name: iFi xDSD Gryphon | Portable USB Bluetooth DAC and Amp
SKU: 250962

IFi Audio's xDSD Gryphon, a Versatile, Portable Powerhouse DAC Amp

Highly detailed portable DAC with Burr-Brown Multibit DAC
Supports input via Bluetooth 5.1, USB, Coax, and Analog
4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm SE input and line out
Supports all major codecs including MQA Decoding
Extremely powerful, can drive most headphones and IEMs

Bloom's Take

The xDSD Gryphon is like a tactical utility knife: it has a wide array of features including the kitchen sink. Everything you’d need for a variety of circumstances is included right in the package, all of which are easily managed through its interface. And it uses all that tech to deliver music with a powerful, transparent output.

In some circles, the Gryphon has earned the nickname "the Chord Mojo 2 Killer," and for good reason given its stellar sound along with the armada of features, bells, and whistles bundled in the package (albeit, sound-for-sound, the may have a slight edge, but it's a close call.)

If you want the best in portable connectivity options, but don’t want to sacrifice sound quality to get it, Gryphon delivers both in one marvelous beast. .

Still can't decide between the Mojo 2 and iFi Gryphon? Check out our .

Fantastic Beasts: Here’s Where You Find Them

Most portable DAC/amps tend to be compromised because they focus on either great digital OR great analog, but not both. The xDSD Gryphon is different, and just like its mythical namesake, it's 2 beasts in 1. From the Ultra-Res digital stage powered by the Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC to its PureWave analog power pumping out 1000mW, it takes serious headphones to tame the Gryphon!

Try to NOT Connect. We Dare You

Separate BT DAC amp stages, optimized for max performance
Digital sources via USB, S/PDIF, or Bluetooth
Analog sources via 4.4mm or 3.5mm inputs
Brilliant Hi-Res Bluetooth

Using the latest QCC 5100 series Bluetooth 5.1 chip, the Gryphon is at the bleeding-edge when it comes to the latest formats:

, aptX HD, aptX, and aptX Low Latency
and HWA/LHDC
AAC
SBC (plain vanilla BT)

USB & S/PDIF: Wired to the Nines

For wired connectivity, the xDSD Gryphon handles all formats using a hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset, the same used in iFi's $3200 flagship, the .

All the following formats are supported and pushed to their max:

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

S/PDIF:

PCM (192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)
DoP

Balance of Power

The Gryphon uses iFi PureWave amplification circuitry with 1000mW at 32Ω and a whopping max 6.7v output. Bring on the high impedance headphones because the Gryphon won't break a sweat driving them! The 4.4mm Pentaconn is best for balanced playback, the 3.5mm S-Balanced will max SE headphones, and iEMatch will cut out the hiss from your premium high-sensitivity IEMs.

Tailored to Your Ears

XSpace adds back the cavernous sound stage of recordings.

XBass II reinstates the missing bass from open-backed headphones or wherever you just want more slam. Two selections of either ‘Bass’ or ‘Presence’ are available correctly adjusting low and mid-bass respectively.

iEMatch reduces commonly heard hiss from high-sensitivity headphones without losing dynamic range.

OLED: Seen but not Heard

The OLED display and iFi’s CyberDrive OS combine into a whole new world of user functionality. Just as importantly, SilentLine technology means the display does not add noise into the system and can be disabled if preferred.

Specifications

Inputs

Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1
Wired, Digital: USB-C, S/PDIF coax
Wired, Analog: 4.4mm BAL, 3.5mm SE

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 (aptX, aptX HD, , aptX LL, , Huawei HWA, AAC, SBC Codec)

Line Out

Outputs
- 4.4mm Balanced: 6.7V max. (variable)
- 3.5mm SE: 3.5V max. (variable)
Output Impedance
- 4.4mm Balanced: ≤200Ω
- 3.5mm SE: ≤100Ω
SNR: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS
THD N
- 4.4mm Balanced: <0.007% @ 0dBFS
- 3.5mm SE: <0.015% @ 0dBFS

Headphone Out

Outputs
- 4.4mm Balanced: 6.7V max. @ 600Ω
- 3.5mm SE: 3.5V max. @ 600Ω
Output Power
- 4.4mm Balanced: >1000mW @ 32Ω; >74mW @ 600Ω
- 3.5mm SE: >320mW @ 32Ω; >40mW @ 300Ω
Output Impedance: <1Ω
SNR
- 4.4mm Balanced: <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS
- 3.5mm SE: <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS
THD N: <0.005% (1V @ 16Ω)
DAC: Burr-Brown
Battery: USB-C charge (BC v1.2 compliant up to 1900mA current)
Dimensions: 4.84” x 2.95” x 0.75”
Weight: 7.6 oz