


Description
The iFi xDSD Gryphon Black is a powerful portable DAC and headphone amplifier combining high-resolution digital conversion, Hi-Res Bluetooth, and balanced headphone amplification. Its Burr-Brown True Native® DAC supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, native DSD512, DXD, and full MQA decoding.
PureWave amplification delivers more than 1,000mW at 32Ω through the 4.4mm balanced output, while iEMatch helps optimize performance with sensitive IEMs. XBass II and XSpace provide analogue sound adjustment for bass, presence, and soundstage.
USB-C, S/PDIF, Bluetooth 5.1, and analogue inputs provide flexible connectivity for smartphones, computers, streamers, CD players, and other audio sources.

Hi-Res Digital & Bluetooth
The Burr-Brown DAC supports PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD512, while Bluetooth 5.1 supports LDAC, LHDC/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, AAC, aptX, and SBC.
Powerful Balanced Amplification
The 4.4mm balanced headphone output delivers more than 1,000mW at 32Ω and up to 6.7V at 600Ω, providing substantial drive for demanding full-size headphones.
XBass II, XSpace & iEMatch
XBass II provides analogue bass and presence adjustment, XSpace expands the perceived soundstage, and iEMatch helps reduce hiss and improve volume control with sensitive IEMs.

Key Features
- Burr-Brown True Native® DAC — Supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512.
- 1,000mW+ Balanced Output — Provides powerful headphone amplification through 4.4mm balanced.
- Hi-Res Bluetooth 5.1 — Supports LDAC, LHDC/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC, and additional codecs.
- 4.4mm Balanced & 3.5mm S-Balanced — Supports balanced and conventional headphones.
- iEMatch — Optimizes output for sensitive IEMs.
- XBass II — Provides analogue bass and presence adjustment.
- XSpace — Expands the perceived headphone soundstage.
- OLED Display — Shows input, format, sample rate, volume, and battery information.
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Digital & Analogue Inputs — Supports USB-C, S/PDIF, Bluetooth, 4.4mm, and 3.5mm sources.
Connectivity & Compatibility
Digital Inputs
- USB-C
- S/PDIF coaxial
- S/PDIF optical via mini-Toslink
- Bluetooth 5.1
Analogue Inputs
- 4.4mm Balanced
- 3.5mm Single-Ended
Headphone Outputs
- 4.4mm Balanced — >1,000mW @ 32Ω
- 3.5mm S-Balanced — >320mW @ 32Ω
Supported Audio
- PCM up to 768kHz
- DSD64–DSD512
- DXD up to 768kHz
- Full MQA decoding
Compatible Equipment
- IEMs
- Dynamic headphones
- Planar magnetic headphones
- High-impedance headphones
- Smartphones and tablets
- Windows PCs and Macs
- Streamers and CD players
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the xDSD Gryphon Black?
Does it support Hi-Res Bluetooth?
Can I use sensitive IEMs with the Gryphon Black?
Can I charge and use the Gryphon Black at the same time?
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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