




Description
The iFi xDSD Gryphon is a high-performance portable DAC and headphone amplifier designed to deliver powerful, high-resolution listening from smartphones, computers, streamers, and other digital or analogue sources. Its Burr-Brown True Native® DAC supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, while the PureWave analogue stage delivers more than 1,000mW into 32Ω through the balanced 4.4mm output.
With USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1, S/PDIF, and analogue inputs, the xDSD Gryphon can connect to everything from smartphones and laptops to CD players, network streamers, DAPs, and external DACs. Its OLED display provides clear information on input, format, sample rate, volume, and battery status.
For headphones and IEMs, the xDSD Gryphon offers iEMatch for sensitive in-ear monitors, XBass II for analogue bass and presence adjustment, and XSpace for soundstage enhancement. This combination allows it to accommodate everything from highly sensitive IEMs to demanding full-size and high-impedance headphones.

Desktop-Class Digital Conversion
The Burr-Brown True Native® DAC supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512, DXD, and full MQA decoding. PCM and DSD follow separate conversion paths, while selectable Bit-Perfect, Standard, and GTO digital filters provide additional control over digital playback.
Powerful Pure Wave Amplification
The PureWave analogue stage delivers more than 1,000mW into 32Ω through the 4.4mm balanced output, with up to 6.7V available into 600Ω. The 3.5mm S-Balanced output provides a powerful option for conventional headphones, while iEMatch helps optimize output for highly sensitive IEMs.
Extensive Wired & Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.1 supports aptX Adaptive, LDAC, aptX HD, HWA/LHDC, aptX Low Latency, AAC, aptX, and SBC. Wired connectivity includes USB-C and S/PDIF, while 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended analogue inputs allow the xDSD Gryphon to function as a headphone amplifier with compatible analogue sources.

Tailored Listening Control
XBass II provides analogue Bass and Presence adjustment, while XSpace enhances soundstage presentation. The OLED display shows key playback information including input, format, sample rate, volume, and battery status, with iFi's SilentLine technology designed to isolate the display circuitry from the audio signal path.
Key Features
- Burr-Brown True Native® DAC — Supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512, and DXD for high-resolution playback.
- Powerful PureWave Amplification — Delivers more than 1,000mW into 32Ω through the 4.4mm balanced headphone output.
- Bluetooth 5.1 — Supports aptX Adaptive, LDAC, aptX HD, HWA/LHDC, aptX Low Latency, AAC, aptX, and SBC.
- S/PDIF Digital Input — Supports compatible coaxial and optical digital sources through the shared S/PDIF input.
- Balanced & Single-Ended Analogue Inputs — 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended inputs allow use with compatible external analogue sources.
- iEMatch — Optimizes output for sensitive IEMs while helping reduce audible background hiss.
- XBass II — Provides analogue Bass and Presence adjustment for tailoring low-frequency response and presentation.
- XSpace — Provides analogue soundstage enhancement for a more spacious headphone presentation.
- OLED Display with SilentLine — Displays key playback and system information while electrically isolating the display circuitry from the audio signal path.
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Full MQA Decoding — Provides full MQA decoding for compatible MQA audio.
Connectivity & Compatibility
Digital Inputs
- USB-C — PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512, and DXD
- S/PDIF Coaxial — via 3.5mm connection/adapter
- S/PDIF Optical — via mini-Toslink
- Bluetooth 5.1 — aptX Adaptive, LDAC, aptX HD, HWA/LHDC, aptX Low Latency, AAC, aptX, and SBC
Analogue Inputs
- 4.4mm balanced
- 3.5mm single-ended
Headphone Outputs
- 4.4mm balanced — >1,000mW at 32Ω; 6.7V maximum
- 3.5mm S-Balanced — >320mW at 32Ω; 3.5V maximum
Supported Formats
- PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz
- DSD64–DSD512
- DXD
- Full MQA decoding
Compatible Devices
- Smartphones and tablets
- Windows PCs and Macs
- Digital audio players (DAPs)
- CD players
- Network streamers
- Compatible TVs and digital sources
- External DACs and analogue sources
- Full-size headphones and IEMs
Power
- 3,600mAh lithium-polymer battery
- USB-C charging
- BC1.2 charging up to 1,900mA
- Separate USB audio and charging ports
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the iFi xDSD Gryphon drive demanding headphones?
Can I use the xDSD Gryphon as a headphone amplifier for an analogue source?
What Bluetooth codecs does the xDSD Gryphon support?
Can I connect a CD player or network streamer to the xDSD Gryphon?
What does XSpace do on the xDSD Gryphon?
Can the xDSD Gryphon's OLED display be switched off?
Specifications
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Battery | USB-C Charging. BC1.2 Compliant up to 1900mA Charging Current |
| DAC | Burr-Brown |
| Dimensions | 123 x 75 x 19 mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 0.7") |
| Formats Supported |
DSD: DSD512/256/128/64, Octa/Quad/Double/Single-Speed PCM: 768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1kHz DXD: 768/705.6/384/352.8kHz, Double/Single-Speed DXD MQA (Decoder): 384/352.8kHz Bluetooth: Up to 96kHz |
| Input |
Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, HWA, AAC and SBC Codec) Wired (Digital): USB-C S/PDIF Co-Axial Wired (Analogue): Balanced: 4.4mm SE Input: 3.5mm |
| Net Weight | 215 grams (0.5 lbs) |
| Output |
Line Section: Balanced: 6.7V max. (Variable) S-Bal (SE): 3.5V max. (Variable) Headphone Section: Balanced: 4.4mm Pentaconn S-Bal (SE): 3.5mm SE |
| Output Impedance |
Line Section: Balanced: ≤200Ω S-Bal (SE): ≤100Ω Headphone Section: Balanced: <1Ω S-Bal (SE): <1Ω |
| DNR |
Balanced: <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS S-Bal (SE): <110dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
| THD+N |
Balanced: <0.007% @ 0dBFS S-Bal (SE): <0.015% @ 0dBFS Headphone Section: <0.005% (1V @ 16Ω) |
| RMS Output Power |
Headphone Section: Balanced: >1000mW @ 32Ω; >74mW @ 600Ω; >6.7V max. @ 600Ω S-Bal (SE): >320mW @ 32Ω; >40mW @ 300Ω; >3.5V max. @ 600Ω |
| SNR |
Headphone Section: Balanced: <116dB(A) @ 0dBFS S-Bal (SE): <115dB(A) @ 0dBFS |
| WHAT'S INCLUDED | |
| In the Box |
1x xDSD Gryphon 1x USB A-USB C Cable 1x USB C to USB C Cable & USB C to Lightning Cable 1x User Manual 1x Warranty Card |
| DOWNLOADS | |
| User Manual | Download PDF |
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