DETAILS
PRODUCT iFi Audio Neo iDSD
ORIGIN UK/China
TYPE DAC/preamp
WEIGHT 970g
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 214 x 41 x 146mm
FEATURES
Supports: PCM to 768kHz and DSD512
6.35 and 4.4mm headphone out
Outputs: RCA; XLR
Inputs: optical; coaxial; USB
DISTRIBUTOR
Armour Home Electronics
Positioned towards the upper end of iFi’s extensive range of digital products, the Neo iDSD is relatively unusual in the company’s roster because it’s not designed with a view to being portable. As one of the more expensive models in the group, it has a usefully comprehensive specification. Four inputs are fitted: one coaxial, one optical, one USB and Bluetooth. The sample rate is extremely good with PCM handled all the way up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD to 512 and DXDx2 along with MQA support. The Bluetooth input plays nice with absolutely every version of Bluetooth possible into the bargain.
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