{"product_id":"ifi-xdsd-gryphon","title":"iFi xDSD Gryphon | Portable USB Bluetooth DAC and Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 70%;\" alt=\"iFi xDSD Gryphon official logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-audio-xdsd-gryphon-gray-logo.jpg?v=1675189908\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIFi Audio's xDSD Gryphon, a Versatile, Portable Powerhouse DAC Amp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed portable DAC with Burr-Brown Multibit DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports input via Bluetooth 5.1, USB, Coax, and Analog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm SE input and line out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all major codecs including MQA Decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely powerful, can drive most headphones and IEMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Pack includes Gryphon case, \u003ca title=\"iFi iTraveller case\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-itraveller?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=itrav\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eiTraveller\u003c\/a\u003e, 4.4mm to Twin XLR F cable, 4.4mm to Twin XLR M, USB-A to C cable, USB-C to C cable + protective bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-take\"\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe xDSD Gryphon is like a tactical utility knife: it has a wide array of features including the kitchen sink. Everything you’d need for a variety of circumstances is included right in the package, all of which are easily managed through its interface. And it uses all that tech to deliver music with a powerful, transparent output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some circles, the Gryphon has earned the nickname \"the Chord Mojo 2 Killer,\" and for good reason given its stellar sound along with the armada of features, bells, and whistles bundled in the package (albeit, sound-for-sound, the \u003ca title=\"Chord Electronics Mojo 2 Portable Headphone DAC + Amp Product Page\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e may have a slight edge, but it's a close call.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the best in portable connectivity options, but don’t want to sacrifice sound quality to get it, Gryphon delivers both in one marvelous beast. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/ifi-xdsd-gryphon-review\" title=\"iFi xDSD Gryphon Review\"\u003eRead our full review here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill can't decide between the Mojo 2 and iFi Gryphon? Check out our \u003ca title=\"What's Better, the Chord Mojo 2 or iFi xDSD Gryphon?\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/whats-better-the-chord-mojo-2-or-ifi-xdsd-gryphon\"\u003eMojo 2 x Gryphon Shoot-out\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ku1BkQXxxA\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFantastic Beasts: Here’s Where You Find Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost portable DAC\/amps tend to be compromised because they focus on either great digital OR great analog, but not both. The xDSD Gryphon is different, and just like its mythical namesake, it's 2 beasts in 1. From the Ultra-Res digital stage powered by the Burr-Brown MultiBit DAC to its PureWave analog power pumping out 1000mW, it takes serious headphones to tame the Gryphon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-audio-gryphon-with-cans-bloom-gallery_2048x2048.jpg?v=1675179135\" alt=\"IFi Audio Gryphon with Audio-Technica headphones\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTry to NOT Connect. We Dare You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate BT + DAC + amp stages, optimized for max performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital sources via USB, S\/PDIF, or Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog sources via 4.4mm or 3.5mm inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant Hi-Res Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the latest QCC 5100 series Bluetooth 5.1 chip, the Gryphon is at the bleeding-edge when it comes to the latest formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aptx.com\/aptx-adaptive\" title=\"aptX Adaptive Home Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaptX Adaptive\u003c\/a\u003e, aptX HD, aptX, and aptX Low Latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.net\/Products\/LDAC\" title=\"Sony LDAC Features and Compatibility Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLDAC\u003c\/a\u003e and HWA\/LHDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBC (plain vanilla BT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-audio-gryphon-ba5-gallery.jpg?v=1683305983\" alt=\"iFi xDSD Gryphon portable DAC on wood shelf highlighting logo from Bloom Audio gallery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB \u0026amp; S\/PDIF: Wired to the Nines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wired connectivity, the xDSD Gryphon handles all formats using a hybrid Burr-Brown DAC chipset, the same used in iFi's $3200 flagship, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"iFi Audio PRO iDSD Signature Amp and Streamer\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-pro-idsd-signature\"\u003ePro iDSD Signature\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the following formats are supported and pushed to their max:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM (768\/705.6\/384\/352.8\/192\/176.4\/96\/88.2\/48\/44.1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD (512\/256\/128\/64)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDXD (768\/705.6\/384\/352.8kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/PDIF:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM (192\/176.4\/96\/88.2\/48\/44.1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon connections index\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-audio-xdsd-gryphon-connection-guide_2048x2048.jpg?v=1675192811\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalance of Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gryphon uses iFi PureWave amplification circuitry with 1000mW at 32Ω and a whopping max 6.7v output. Bring on the high impedance headphones because the Gryphon won't break a sweat driving them! The 4.4mm Pentaconn is best for balanced playback, the 3.5mm S-Balanced will max SE headphones, and iEMatch will cut out the hiss from your premium high-sensitivity IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTailored to Your Ears\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e adds back the cavernous sound stage of recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass II\u003c\/strong\u003e reinstates the missing bass from open-backed headphones or wherever you just want more slam. Two selections of either ‘Bass’ or ‘Presence’ are available correctly adjusting low and mid-bass respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiEMatch\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces commonly heard hiss from high-sensitivity headphones without losing dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOLED: Seen but not Heard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OLED display and iFi’s CyberDrive OS combine into a whole new world of user functionality. Just as importantly, SilentLine technology means the display does not add noise into the system and can be disabled if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-audio-gryphon-accessories-bloom-gallery_2048x2048.jpg?v=1675190954\" alt=\"iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon with accessories and packaging\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Pro Pack","offer_id":41894058164299,"sku":"XDSD-GRYPHON-PRO-PACK","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Black","offer_id":42020851122251,"sku":"XDSDGRYPHON-BLK","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard","offer_id":41894058131531,"sku":"XDSDGRYPHON","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/ifi-audio-gryphon-thumbnail-main.jpg?v=1675254001","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-xdsd-gryphon","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}