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iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3 Ultra-Resolution DAC and Headphone Amplifier
The NEO iDSD 3 elevates the purist ethos of our midrange home series to new heights, blending re-engineered hardware for unmatched fidelity with cutting-edge software innovations.
For years, the NEO series has pushed the boundaries of what compact home audio components can achieve, marrying purist design principles with the flexibility to tailor your listening experience.
The third generation of the NEO iDSD celebrates this philosophy: every critical component has been re-engineered for greater musicality, precision, and playback accuracy, while software innovation continues with the integration of JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology, ensuring your music is reproduced with breathtaking detail and realism.
Features:
- Native PCM 768kHz & DSD512 Support: Experience ultra-high-resolution audio like never before.
- Revised Internal Circuitry: Optimized for more accurate, natural playback.
- Award-Winning Burr-Brown DAC Stage: Renowned for smooth, musical sound.
- XBass II & XSpace Analogue Processing: Enhance bass depth and spatial imaging for a full, immersive listening experience.
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Technical Specification
- Digital inputs: Bluetooth 5.4; USB-B 3.0; S/PDIF Coaxial; S/PDIF Optical;
- Analogue input: Single-Ended RCA (L/R)
- File support: 768kHz PCM; DSD512 (22.6 MHz)
- Bluetooth formats: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC
- Line outputs Balanced: XLR (L/R); Single-Ended RCA (L/R)
- Line output specs: XLR ≤19.5V (variable); 4.4V (fixed)
- RCA: ≤10.V (variable); 2.2V (fixed)
- Line output impedance: XLR ≤102Ω; RCA ≤51Ω
- SNR + DNR: ≥120dB(A) @ -60dBFS
- THD+N: ≤0.0015% @ 0dBFS
- Headphone outputs: Balanced 4.4mm; Single-Ended 6.3mm
- Headphone output specs:
- 4.4mm ≥12.7V/2,532mW @ 64Ω (RMS)
- 6.3mm ≥8.4V/2,244mW @ 32Ω (RMS)
- Headphone output impedance: ≤1Ω; ≤7Ω when iEMatch enabled
- Power requirements: DC 9V/1.5A-15V/0.9A (centre +ve)
- Dimensions: 214 x 158 x 41mm (8.4 x 6.2 x 1.6”)
- Net weight: 916g (2.0lbs)
- Warranty: 1 year
What Is In The Box
- iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3 Ultra-Resolution DAC and Headphone Amplifier
- RCA Cable
- Vertical stand
- Instruction card
- Quick Start Guide
- Aluminium remote control
- iPower 2 Power Supply
- USB-A to B Cable
- 3.5 to 6.3mm headphone adapter
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Manufacture Description
Rewired for Realism.
We’ve upgraded the internals of the NEO iDSD 3 to bring the most accurate sounding playback experience to date, whilst retaining the innate musicality it’s known for: • New operational amplifiers with 50% lower distortion and noise • Upgraded polymer capacitors for 50% less power supply ripple • WIMA MKS2 series caps for lower distortion and smoother HF
Restoring the Source Code.
Digital masters often miss the warmth and richness of their analogue roots, leaving you with sound that’s cold and lifeless. JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology extends high frequencies to restore natural harmonics, to bring back the depth, nuance, and musicality of the original performance. For those who prefer this restoration without altering the song’s sample rate, ‘K2’ mode provides a similar effect while preserving the native resolution.
Unplugged from Limits.
The NEO iDSD 2 made history as the world’s first DAC to support the aptX Lossless codec, delivering true CD-quality audio over Bluetooth with zero data loss. The NEO iDSD 3 continues to uphold class-leading Bluetooth performance, supporting aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC, and more to ensure it remains at the pinnacle of wireless sound.
Two Pathways to Perfection.
The NEO iDSD 3 uses a custom DAC stage built around a Burr-Brown chipset, hand-picked by us for its natural musicality. Its distinctive architecture handles PCM and DSD via separate pathways, preserving a bit-perfect signal all the way through to analogue conversion. With PCM input, the six most significant bits are processed in true multi-bit fashion, for natural dynamics and slam. The rest are handled via deltasigma processing for exceptional low-level linearity.
What makes the iFi Audio NEO iDSD 3 a standout choice for high-resolution audio lovers?
The NEO iDSD 3 combines purist design with re-engineered hardware for stunning fidelity. With JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD technology, it restores warmth and detail to digital recordings, delivering music that feels natural and emotionally engaging.
How does the NEO iDSD 3 improve over the NEO iDSD 2?
The third generation offers significantly lower noise and distortion, upgraded power circuitry, and smoother high-frequency response. It also adds features like RCA inputs, adjustable LED brightness, and an improved interface.
What does JVCKENWOOD’s K2HD technology do for the sound?
K2HD restores the missing harmonics in digital recordings, reviving the natural tone and depth of the original performance — all without altering the native resolution.
Does the NEO iDSD 3 truly deliver high-quality Bluetooth audio?
Yes, it supports Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless, LDAC, and LHDC, ensuring CD-quality wireless playback without data loss.
Can it function as both a DAC and headphone amplifier?
Absolutely. The NEO iDSD 3 works as a full-featured DAC and headphone amp, driving high-end headphones or speakers through balanced XLR or RCA outputs.
How do the XBass II and XSpace features enhance the sound?
XBass II adds natural low-end depth, while XSpace expands the soundstage for a wide, immersive listening experience that feels three-dimensional and lifelike.
Is the NEO iDSD 3 practical for daily desktop use?
Yes, its sleek Obsidian Black chassis and compact design make it perfect for any desk setup, offering effortless control and a clean, modern look.