Abstract: The units I'm talking about are the xDSD ($399 USD) and xCAN ($299 USD), which are essentially two flavors of portable Bluetooth DAC/AMP. If you're puzzled about where the Bluetooth fits into these units, rest assured, I was as well. Unlike the Chord Poly...
Gorgeous looking alloy casing, Can decode almost anything, including MQA, Bluetooth connection was solid, “3D+” and “XBass+” processing can be useful
Included OTG cable sets, Better drive capability for more difficult headphones
iFi Audio xDSD – Great music from a tiny setup.The fine sounding XDSD packs a heck of a lot of audio goodness into its snazzy little chassis.LikesGorgeous looking alloy casing.Can decode almost anything, including MQA.Bluetooth connection was solid.“3D+”...
Abstract: Two different DACs from the same company are separated in price by about $200. They are about the same size and cater to a similar audiophile. But is the jump from the iFi Nano iDSD Black Label to the iFi xDSD worth the extra cash? Today I'll try to answe...
Abstract: Approved by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, the following headphones and digital analog converters are well-deserving of their hi-fi recognition making them a must try on your list. Award-Winning EISA Headphones & DACs for the Particular Audioph...
Abstract: Belonged to the group AMR Abbingdon Music Research Group, which is one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in UK, iFi Audio is a manufacturer of several DACs and amplifiers, as well as other accessories for computer & home audio. I already review...
Abstract: For the first time, last month I got to listen to a DAC/amp for a wired pair of headphones that can connect to my phone via Bluetooth. This was such a revolutionary product for me and so now, I'm super excited to see one of my favorite DAC/amp companies...
Abstract: Do you remember your very first mp3 player, with just a few megabytes of storage and lousy DAC and amplifier? Luckily things have changed considerably since then, though there is still much to be improved on in a large number of today's DAPs, whether that...
The iFi xDSD isn't the first portable DAC to come up against the Chord Mojo and fall short of its brilliance, and it probably won't be the last. But its own triumphs - vast file support, portability and a generally agreeable sound - make it a commendable...
Brilliant specification for use on the move, Lively yet forgiving sound, Handsome looks
Slightly less capable in fixed use, First class fingerprint trap, Possible compatibility issues with some devices
It doesn't take too long in the company of the xDSD to realise that this is a very considered attempt by iFi to ‘out Mojo the Mojo.' The nature of the specification, the features and design has clearly been assembled to be the best portable DAC you can ge...
