iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Portable DAC/Amp

Designed to keep you well-connected!

Gryphon is built with independent Bluetooth, DAC, and amp stages. Each is optimized for maximum performance. It features USB and digital SPDIF inputs, 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended analog inputs, and Qualcomm’s new QCC5100 Bluetooth processing IC in combination with proprietary circuits to create an audibly superior “Bluetooth engine.”

Brilliant Bluetooth. Hi-Res Wireless.

Using the latest QCC 5100 series Bluetooth v5.1 as the starting point for wireless connectivity, the xDSD Gryphon is at the bleeding-edge when it comes to the latest formats:

• aptX Adaptive and aptX HD
• LDAC and HWA/LHDC
• Regular aptX and aptX Low Latency
• AAC
• SBC (plain vanilla Bluetooth)

Additionally, each of the above is on the iFi digital platform where each section is distinct. They have QC5100 for reception > Global Master Clock for jitter > Burr-Brown for DAC conversion. It might take more effort but that’s why Gryphon’s wireless gives wired a run for its money.

Wired to the nines

In terms of wired connectivity, the xDSD Gryphon handles all the formats using a hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset, which is the same as the one used in iFi Audio’s £3,000 flagship Pro iDSD Signature. Rest assured that all of the following latest formats are not only catered for, but most importantly, are pushed to their zenith.

On USB:

• PCM (768/705.6/384/352.8/192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)
• DSD (512/256/128/64)
• DXD (768/705.6/384/352.8kHz)
• MQA (Decoder)

On SPDIF:

PCM (192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz)

DoP

Balance of Power

The xDSD Gryphon uses PureWave amplification circuitry. It has 1,000mW at 32 Ohms. With a whopping max 6.7v output, bring on the high impedance headphones, because the Gryphon will not break a sweat driving them. This is plenty to drive all manner of headphones. The 4.4mm is the best for balanced playback. The 3.5mm S-Balanced will max SE headphones. Also, your premium high-sensitivity IEMs have not been forgotten either – iEMatch will cut out the hiss.

Tailored to your ears

XSpace – adds back the cavernous soundstage of recordings.

XBass II – reinstates the missing bass from open-backed headphones or for recordings where you hanker for bass slam. Under XBass II, you can select “Bass” and/or “Presence” so that the upper midrange frequencies are correctly added back into your favorite recording.

iEMatch – our proprietary tech which reduces the annoying hiss from high-sensitivity headphones without losing any dynamic range.

With digital sources, users can choose between three bespoke digital filters, via the on-screen menu: Bit-Perfect, Standard, and GTO (Gibbs Transient Optimized). Each one has a fine-tuning effect on sound.

Seen but not heard.

With the OLED display and iFi’s CyberSync operating system combined, they usher in a whole new world of user enjoyment – all information from format to battery life is there. Just as importantly, SilentLine technology means that the display does not add noise into the system. It can even be set to off if preferred.