Yet another portable DAC-Headphone amp from iFi - US$399 / NZ$799

Audio Bacon say:

" It’s also powerful enough to drive any headphone or earbud I would bring out with me.

When you combine the great sound, practical features, and beautiful form factor – the iFi xDSD is one of the best bargains out there. It’s currently my favorite from their line of portable DACs. "

Differing from the US$599 iFi micro iDSD Black Label as follows:

- Only 500mW output power (4000mW for the micro iDSD BL)
- Bluetooth input added
- No Line-out
- Single Burr-Brown DAC (dual in the micro iDSD BL)
- Only 2 PCM filters
- 3.5mm headphone jack (6.3mm in the micro iDSD BL)




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Inner Fidelity have just tested the iFi Audio xDSD & xCAN.

" The x-series DACs have the smooth kind of midrangey presentation those familiar with other Burr-Brown converters will recognize right away.

The analog presentation is more forward and sharper than the Black Label units... "

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DARKO (Phil Wright) tests the £399 / $399 / €448 xDSD DAC driving headphones & within a home audio system.

And also in comparison to the £300 iFi standalone portable xCan Headphone Amplifier.

" It...pushes music forward, demanding our attention rather than letting us relax into it. Direct rather than beautiful, a slightly dry character favoured over richness and warmth, particularly in the midrange. " (In a main home audio system.)

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