Key Features
- 5,551mW output drives demanding headphones
- Burr-Brown DAC with dual-path design preserves natural detail
- aptX Lossless Bluetooth ensures high-quality wireless listening
- K2HD processing restores depth and musical nuance
- Balanced and RCA outputs integrate easily into hi-fi systems
iFi Neo iDSD 3 Ultra-Res DAC + Headphone Amplifier Overview
The iFi audio NEO iDSD 3 is a versatile all-in-one DAC and headphone amplifier for listeners who want high-quality wired and wireless playback in a single system. It combines a Burr-Brown DAC with separate signal paths for PCM and DSD, helping maintain a more natural and detailed sound when you listen to high-resolution files. With support for aptX Lossless, LDAC and more, you can also stream wirelessly without losing clarity, making it easy to enjoy music from your phone or laptop.
A powerful amplification stage delivers up to 5,551mW, so you can drive a wide range of headphones with confidence, from everyday models to more demanding designs. Built-in K2 and K2HD processing helps restore subtle harmonic detail often lost in digital audio, giving your music more depth and presence. With balanced XLR and RCA outputs, it also works as a preamp for active speakers, making it a flexible centrepiece for your home listening setup.
Product Ref: 367867
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What's in the Box?
- NEO iDSD 3 unit
- RCA cable
- USB-A to USB-B cable
- iPower 2 PSU
- 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter
- Aluminium remote
- Vertical stand
- Quick start guide
Specifications
| Product Type | All-In-One DAC + Headphone Amplifier + Preamplifier |
|---|---|
| DAC | Burr-Brown (Custom Implementation) |
| Audio Architecture | Dual-Path DesignSeparate Processing For PCM And DSD |
| Supported Formats | PCM: Up To 768 kHzDSD: Up To DSD512 (22.6 MHz) |
| Maximum Output Power | 5551 mW (Peak)2532 mW RMS (Balanced) |
| Headphone Output Power | 4.4 mm Balanced: ≥12.7 V / 2532 mW @ 64 Ω6.3 mm Single-Ended: ≥8.4 V / 2244 mW @ 32 Ω |
| Output Impedance | ≤1 Ω (Standard)≤7 Ω (With iEMatch) |
| SNR | ≥120 dB (A-Weighted) |
| THD+N | ≤0.0015 |
| Analogue Inputs | RCA (L/R) Single-Ended |
| Analogue Outputs | XLR (L/R): ≤19.5 V (Variable) / 4.4 V (Fixed)RCA (L/R): ≤10.5 V (Variable) / 2.2 V (Fixed) |
| Output Impedance (Analogue) | XLR: ≤102 ΩRCA: ≤51 Ω |
| Headphone Outputs | 4.4 mm Balanced6.3 mm Single-Ended |
| Digital Inputs | USB-B 3.0S/PDIF CoaxialS/PDIF Optical |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.4aptX LosslessaptX AdaptiveaptXLDACLHDC / HWAAACSBC |
| Key Technologies | K2 / K2HD (JVCKENWOOD)PureWave CircuitryUpgraded Op-AmpsPolymer CapacitorsWIMA MKS2 Capacitors |
| Power Supply | DC 9 – 15 V (9 V / 1.5 A To 15 V / 0.9 A) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 214 × 41 × 158 mm |
| Weight | 916 g |
| Product Code | P003959 |
| EAN | 5061043052635 |
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