Product Review

The xDSD is a portable Digital to Analogue Converter and amplifier. It is designed to be used with headphones and mobile digital sources such as smartphones, DAPs, as well as stationary audio systems like computers, TVs, and game consoles. It delivers CD-quality Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream your favorite music from services such as: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal. Far from a basic gadget, listen anywhere you want to take your music to the next level. It is compatible with any iPhone or Android that supports audio over Bluetooth or USB. If you have high quality or hi-fidelity headphones you are going to need some power in the form of an amplifier to drive them to their true performance potential. You are also going to need an exceptional external HiFi DAC to process your music files in high resolution to enhance your experience even further. The DACs in most audio sources on the market are not designed for processing high quality sound. iFi audio has developed top of the line products to meet the various needs and preferences whether you are an everyday listener or an experienced audiophile. The xDSD supports high resolution PCM 768, DSD 512 (with quick complementary firmware update), or the latest MQA (rendered) formats with PCM 384 and DSD 256. With the iFi S-Balanced 3.5mm TRRS headphone circuit, which delivers 500mW of power per channel and full analogue volume control the xDSD is a major sonic step up for your music source. It shines both inside and out from its AAC/aptX Bluetooth connectivity which will provide CD quality sound to its magnesium alloy construction. It can be operated either in wireless or wired mode via dedicated aptX/AAC Bluetooth component (wireless) or (wired) USB A connector, 3.5mm, SPDIF (Coax/Optical combo, 192kHz supported). The battery provides an average of six to eight, up to 10 hours of playing time. Get the best performance from your headphones and enjoy listening to music in amazing detail.