iFi Audio iDSD GR 2 – Desktop-grade sound, truly portable
The iDSD GR 2 is a fully balanced portable DAC and headphone amp for audiophiles and IEM listeners who don't want to trade desktop drive for pocket size. As the direct successor to the xDSD Gryphon, it pushes around 50% more power while staying small enough to leave the house with. A serious portable source, available at Soundium.
Key Features
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Fully balanced amp: Up to 1,513mW RMS — roughly 50% more drive than the xDSD Gryphon.
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Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC: iFi's first use of this current-output chip, true 32-bit with a warm analogue character.
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OLED touchscreen: Capacitive colour display for direct, hands-on control.
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Bluetooth 5.4: aptX Lossless and LDAC for CD-quality wireless listening.
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K2HD restoration: Recovers fine detail lost in the digitisation process.
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Hybrid power: Runs off external supply when connected, with internal battery backup.
Customer Benefits
The GR 2 is built to drive demanding headphones and sensitive IEMs from the same box. Its balanced stage gives you the headroom of a desktop amp on the move, while the Burr-Brown current-output DAC keeps the presentation warm rather than clinical. Tune digital filters, switch inputs and update firmware over the air from the iFi Nexis app, and lean on hybrid power so a wall supply takes over when you're at the desk — the battery is there when you're not.
Quick Specs
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DAC: Burr-Brown PCM1795 (current output, true 32-bit)
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Max sample rate: PCM 768kHz / DSD512
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Output power: 1,513mW @ 32 Ω (balanced)
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Digital inputs: USB-C, S/PDIF, Bluetooth 5.4
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Analogue inputs: 4.4 mm balanced, 3.5 mm single-ended
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Headphone outputs: 4.4 mm balanced, 3.5 mm S-Balanced
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Bluetooth codecs: aptX Lossless, LDAC
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Battery: 4,900 mAh (~7 hours)
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Dimensions: 141 x 75 x 19 mm
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Weight: 268 g
What's in the Box
- iFi iDSD GR 2
- USB Type-A to Type-C cable
- USB Type-C to Type-C cable
- Microfibre protective bag
- User manual
Ideal For
Portable high-res listening, driving full-size headphones on the move, IEM users wanting balanced output.
Compatibility
Connect over USB-C, S/PDIF or Bluetooth 5.4, with analogue 4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm single-ended inputs for line sources.
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Around 50% more output power than the xDSD Gryphon
- ✅ Both 4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm S-Balanced headphone outputs
- ✅ Nexis app for filters, listening profiles and OTA firmware
- ⚠️ Wireless tops out at 16-bit/44.1kHz — use USB-C for full hi-res playback
- ⚠️ Around 7 hours of battery — heavy sessions will rely on the hybrid external power
If you want desktop drive that fits in a jacket pocket, the iDSD GR 2 is the upgrade the Gryphon owners have been waiting for. Find it at Soundium.
