iFi NEO iDSD 3

The iFi NEO iDSD 3 is a high-performance desktop DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamp designed for both headphone listening and home HiFi systems. Its custom Burr-Brown DAC architecture supports PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD512, while JVCKENWOOD K2 and K2HD processing restores harmonic information lost during digital production and encoding.

Derived from iFi's Diablo 2 amplifier design, the upgraded headphone stage delivers up to 2,532mW RMS through the 4.4mm balanced output. Bluetooth 5.4 adds aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, and other codecs for high-quality wireless playback.

Balanced XLR and RCA line outputs operate in fixed or variable modes, allowing the NEO iDSD 3 to function as a standalone DAC or preamp for amplifiers and active speakers. An RCA analogue input also allows compatible line-level analogue sources to use its headphone amplifier and preamp stage.

K2 & K2HD Technology

Developed by JVCKENWOOD, K2 and K2HD processing is designed to restore harmonic information lost during digital production and encoding, helping recreate a more natural and engaging presentation.

Powerful Balanced Amplification

The upgraded headphone stage is derived from the iDSD Diablo 2 and delivers up to 2,532mW RMS at 64Ω through the balanced 4.4mm output, with 5,551mW maximum output power.

Lossless Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4 supports aptX Lossless for CD-quality wireless audio with compatible devices, along with aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, aptX, and SBC.

XBass II & XSpace

XBass II provides analogue bass and presence adjustment, while XSpace expands the perceived headphone soundstage for a more spacious presentation.

Key Features

• Burr-Brown DAC — Supports PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD512.
• K2 & K2HD Technology — Restores harmonic information lost during digital production and encoding.
• 2,532mW RMS Balanced Output — Powerful headphone amplification derived from the Diablo 2.
• aptX Lossless Bluetooth — Provides lossless CD-quality wireless playback with compatible devices.
• Bluetooth 5.4 — Supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, aptX, and SBC.
• PureWave Circuitry — Balanced symmetrical dual-mono architecture.
• XBass II — Analogue bass and presence adjustment.
• XSpace — Analogue soundstage enhancement.
• RCA Analogue Input — Allows compatible line-level analogue sources to use the amplifier stage.
• DAC & Preamp Operation — Balanced XLR and RCA outputs support fixed and variable operation.
  

Connectivity & Compatibility

Digital Inputs

• USB-B 3.0
• Coaxial S/PDIF
• Optical S/PDIF
• Bluetooth 5.4

Analogue Input

• Stereo RCA

Headphone Outputs

• 4.4mm Balanced — ≥2,532mW RMS @ 64Ω
• 6.3mm Single-Ended — ≥2,244mW RMS @ 32Ω

Line Outputs

• Balanced XLR — Fixed or Variable
• RCA — Fixed or Variable

Supported Audio

• PCM up to 768kHz
• DSD512

Bluetooth Codecs

• aptX Lossless
• aptX Adaptive
• aptX
• LDAC
• LHDC/HWA
• AAC
• SBC

Compatible Equipment

• Headphones and IEMs
• Windows PCs and Macs
• Integrated and power amplifiers
• Active speakers
• Compatible line-level analogue sources